NASSARAWA STATE
Nassarawa State is know as the 'Home of Solid Mineral'. Farming is the main occupation of the people of the state. crops produced include cassava, yam, rice, maize, guinea corn, beans, soya beans, beniseed, asha and millet. The state is blessed with precious mineral resources like columbite, coal and aquamarine. Nassarawa is composed of different ethnic group each with its own distinct local dialect but Hausa is common
NASSARAWA STATE
among the people. They have a common history and share similar social and cultural ideologies. Ethnic groups in Nasarawa state include Afo, Agatu, Akye, Alajo, Baribari, Bassa, Egbira, Eggon, Fulani, Gade, Gbagyi, Gwandara, Hausa, Jukun, Kanuri, Mada, Ninzom, Arum, Rindei, Yeskwa and Tiv. Because of the states geographical location, it has some of the most beautiful sites and landscapes in the world. they include beautiful Hills, striking and unique natural lakes, well built and fascinating Doma Dam, the magnificent Farin Ruwa waterfalls, Springs, Rivers and wildlife.
Nasarawa people are very hospitable and have a very rich cultural history.
OKU AKPA PICNIC CENTRE
The area is suitable for picnics, mountain hiking, sport hunting and bird watching.
Other places of interest
KEFFI HUNTING FESTIVAL (FEB/APRIL)
AKIRI SALT VILLAGE
DOMA DAM
FARIN RUWA WATERFALLS
KEANA SALT VILLAGE
LATE CAPTAIN MALONEY TOMB/HILL
MADA HILLS AND RUKUBI HILLS AT AKWANGA
AVA AND EGGON HILLS
EFOGOGIRI HILLS AT DOMA
NUMA ROCK AT AKWANGA
MAIL RUMBA ROCK AT DOMA
FARIN RUWA WATERFALLS
RACING EVENTS: DONKEY RACES, BOATING RACES, BICYCLE RACES ETC
MOTOR RALLY
KAMBARI FESTIVAL AT NGASKI,
YAURI EMIRATE
THE KAMBARI TRIBE
PEPERUWA LAKE
HUNKI OX-BOW LAKE
The lake is like an Ox-bow, shaped in two arms with each of them measuring 6-7 kilometres long and 70 kilometres wide.
UMAISHA RIVER BANK RESORT
The town, referred to have to here as Opanda Kingdom, is an old settlement built in the 14th century and its inhabitants are Igbiras.
EGGON HILLS AND CAVES
They are a range of hills over 300metres at some peaks. they have the appearance of Kopjes and Inselbergs.
ARA ROCK
The Ara rock which stands magnificently as a tower facing the Ara Town, is beautiful and fascinating in appearance.
DYEING PITS AND CALABASH CARVING IN LAFIA
At the dyeing pits, traditional clothes in various sizes and designs are woven and dyed.
AKIRI WARM SPRING
Remarkable for its curative powers and its warmness all year round.
NUMAN ROCKS
The rocks/hills stand spectacularly with striking peaks and sceneries.
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