North Central Nigeria
Geographical region in central Nigeria
North Central Nigeria is a region of Nigeria. It is the larger chunk of the Nigerian Middle Belt, and is composed of the following states: Benue State, Kogi State, Kwara State, Nasarawa State, Niger State, Plateau State, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Regions
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Map of North Central Nigeria
| Federal Capital Territory A federal territory mostly comprised of Abuja, the beautiful, purpose-built national capital city holding many of Nigeria's national monuments. |
| Benue State Colloquially called the "Food basket of the nation", Benue State is one of the biggest farming states in Nigeria. |
| Kogi State |
| Kwara State |
| Nasarawa State |
| Niger State The largest state in Nigeria (by area) named after the River Niger. |
| Plateau State |
Cities
edit- 5 Lokoja — the administrative capital of Kogi State.
- 6 Kabba — a trade centre for the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area
- 7 Okene
- 8 Ilorin — a multicultural gateway between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria
- 9 Esiẹ
- 10 Offa
- 11 Omu-Aran — the Head Post of the Igbomina land
- 14 Minna — Capital city of Niger State.
- 15 Bida - A former capital of the Nupe kingdom, Bida is noted for its distinct glasswork, beads and metal casting.
- 16 Jebba
- 17 Jos — Capital of Plateau state. Jos is infamous for its extraordinarily cold weather. For this reason, it was said to be a favorite haunt for the British during the colonial period. With cheap and abundant food, and fine weather, life in this city is however marred by periodic violent clashes, a result of simmering ethnic and religious tensions.
- 18 Lamingo
Other destinations
edit- 1 Kainji National Park — mostly made up of savanna forest
- 2 Yankari National Park — a large wildlife park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna
- 3 Jos Wildlife Park — home to reptiles, birds, elephants, and lions