KOGI STATE
Kogi is a state in the north central zone of Nigeria. It is popularly called the confluence state due to the fact that the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue occurs there. Its capital is Lokoja. There are three main Ethnic groups in the Kogi namely Igala, Ebira and Okun and the people are mostly Hausas and Yorubas with the Igalas being the largest ethnic group in the State. The majority of the people of the state are farmers.
Kogi is a state in the north central zone of Nigeria. It is popularly called the confluence state due to the fact that the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue occurs there. Its capital is Lokoja. There are three main Ethnic groups in the Kogi namely Igala, Ebira and Okun and the people are mostly Hausas and Yorubas with the Igalas being the largest ethnic group in the State. The majority of the people of the state are farmers.
There are many mineral resources in Kogi, including Iron, Petroleum and Tinand richly blessed with Coal which is found in Okaba, Ogboyaga and Koton-Karte. Limestone and Marble are found in Ajaokuta (The nation'e premier iron and steel complex), Jakura, Osolo, Osara, while Casseterite, Columbite and Tantalite are found in Egbe. Gold is also found in Isanlu in East Yangba area while Iron ore can be found at Itakpe Okene.
THE WORLD WAR CENOTAPH
This is a war memorial erected in memory of the soldiers who died during the two world wars. Tourists can view the list of names of some soldiers who distinguished themselves in the wars.
This is a war memorial erected in memory of the soldiers who died during the two world wars. Tourists can view the list of names of some soldiers who distinguished themselves in the wars.
THE IRON OF LIBERTY
In Lokoja, because of its location near the banks of River Niger, was an important centre for slave trade during the era of slavery in Nigeria. Also because of its strategic location, Lokoja aroused a great deal of interest in the European explorers and missionaries in the early 19th century, and it soon became a commercial post of European merchants and missionaries. Hence, when the British government started to wage war against slave trade, Lokoja became a collection centre for slaves seized from slave merchants to be consequently set free.
In Lokoja, because of its location near the banks of River Niger, was an important centre for slave trade during the era of slavery in Nigeria. Also because of its strategic location, Lokoja aroused a great deal of interest in the European explorers and missionaries in the early 19th century, and it soon became a commercial post of European merchants and missionaries. Hence, when the British government started to wage war against slave trade, Lokoja became a collection centre for slaves seized from slave merchants to be consequently set free.
THE INIKPE STATUE
which stands as the greatest reminder of the bravery of INIKPE, the daughter of the first Attah of Igala Kingdom who gave her life for the freedom of her people the IGALAS. She was buried alive, this princess was greatly loved by her father. At the time there were great problems in the land and the Oracle said the only way was for the Attah(her father) to bury is only loving and beautiful daughter alive. The Attah before this was a woman, her skin is like a leopard, her mother went to the farm and was raped by a leopard. Hence the symbol of the Igala's is that of a leopard.
which stands as the greatest reminder of the bravery of INIKPE, the daughter of the first Attah of Igala Kingdom who gave her life for the freedom of her people the IGALAS. She was buried alive, this princess was greatly loved by her father. At the time there were great problems in the land and the Oracle said the only way was for the Attah(her father) to bury is only loving and beautiful daughter alive. The Attah before this was a woman, her skin is like a leopard, her mother went to the farm and was raped by a leopard. Hence the symbol of the Igala's is that of a leopard.
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THE CONFLUENCE OF RIVERS NIGER & BENUE
River Niger remained a marvel to the Europeans until John and Richard Landers passed through the confluence on October 25th 1830, completing the journey that Mungo Park had started. Rivers Niger and Benue are the two largest rivers in West Africa.
The two rivers meet at Lokoja forming a Y-shaped structure and draining southwards into the ocean.. While River Niger is brownish in colour, River Benue is light green in colour. Fishing is carried on extensively on the rivers. There are ferry and boat services plus cruishing facilities within view of the confluence. Reserves elsewhere in the World.
River Niger remained a marvel to the Europeans until John and Richard Landers passed through the confluence on October 25th 1830, completing the journey that Mungo Park had started. Rivers Niger and Benue are the two largest rivers in West Africa.
The two rivers meet at Lokoja forming a Y-shaped structure and draining southwards into the ocean.. While River Niger is brownish in colour, River Benue is light green in colour. Fishing is carried on extensively on the rivers. There are ferry and boat services plus cruishing facilities within view of the confluence. Reserves elsewhere in the World.
LORD LUGGARD'S FIRST RESIDENCE & OFFICE IN NIGERIA
EUROPEAN COLONIAL CEMENTARIES
The biggest european cementary in Nigeria with remains of european soldiers of the West African Frontier Force (WAFF) in Lokoja until 1926 and those of European missionaries. Some of the tomb stones in the cementaries date as far back as 1867.
The biggest european cementary in Nigeria with remains of european soldiers of the West African Frontier Force (WAFF) in Lokoja until 1926 and those of European missionaries. Some of the tomb stones in the cementaries date as far back as 1867.
Other places of interest
ROYAL NIGER COMPANY FLAG
FIRST PRISON IN NORTHERN NIGERIA
ITA-OKUETA WEAVING
ATA IGALA'S PALACE
KPATA ROCK
EXPANSIVE MOUNT PATTI
AGBAJA PLATEAU
KOTON KARFE CAVE
EGANAJA WARM SPRING
CULTURAL FESTIVALS:
ITALO FESTIVAL
EGBE FESTIVAL
UGANI FESTIVAL
EKUECHI FESTIVAL
OVIA OSESE FESTIVAL
ORO FESTIVAL
OGAGANYI FESTIVAL
OCHO FESTIVAL
The spot where such slave were freed was marked with a piece of Iron Pole now referred to as the 'IRON OF LIBERTY'. This crusade was championed by the late Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.
The sole aim is to make it a pleasurable delight to visitors, both foreign and local, thus boosting the tourism industry, the economy and the level of social interaction in the state.
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Catering Rest House
Tel: 058-220106
Honey Gold
Beside Lokongoma Phase,
Lokoja.
Hotel Gandy
Plot 5, Inikpi St.
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220467
Hotel Pacific Limited
Beside Lokongoma Phase 1,
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220367, 220670, 220496
Kewon Hotel Limited
2, Ajara Road, P.O. Box 66,
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220924, 220633
Kogi Hotels
Janet Ekundayo St., G.R.A,
Lokoja
Tel: 058-2200655
Liberty International Hotel Limited
336, Newlayout, Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220074
Lokoja Plaza Hotel
G.R.A., Lokoja.
Tel: 058-22034, 220136
Nataco Hotel
G.R.A, Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220475
Mabe Garden Hotel
30, Ankpa Road,
Sabon-Gari Quarters, Idah.
Tel: 058-800632
Tel: 058-220106
Honey Gold
Beside Lokongoma Phase,
Lokoja.
Hotel Gandy
Plot 5, Inikpi St.
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220467
Hotel Pacific Limited
Beside Lokongoma Phase 1,
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220367, 220670, 220496
Kewon Hotel Limited
2, Ajara Road, P.O. Box 66,
Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220924, 220633
Kogi Hotels
Janet Ekundayo St., G.R.A,
Lokoja
Tel: 058-2200655
Liberty International Hotel Limited
336, Newlayout, Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220074
Lokoja Plaza Hotel
G.R.A., Lokoja.
Tel: 058-22034, 220136
Nataco Hotel
G.R.A, Lokoja.
Tel: 058-220475
Mabe Garden Hotel
30, Ankpa Road,
Sabon-Gari Quarters, Idah.
Tel: 058-800632
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