10 Places To Visit in Kogi State

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by / 03 Dec 2015

Kogi is a state in the North central zone of Nigeria, it is popularly called the confluence state because the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue occurs in the state. Its capital is Lokoja. There are three main ethnic groups in the state- Igala, Ebira and Okun. Majority of the people in the state are farmers.

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Kogi is well known for its tourist attractions, some of which are:

  1. The Inikpe statue built in memory of Inikpe, the daughter of the first Attah of Igala kingdom who was buried alive on the instruction of the Oracle to restore peace in the land.

  2. Iron of Liberty which marks the spot where slaves that were rescued from slave traders were set free.

  3. The confluence of River Niger and River Benue.

  4. Osome Falls located in Ukpogo. Osome is a stream that makes its way through rocks of different heights before sharply descending in a valley about 50 metres below. The sound the water makes when it hits the ground below can be heard from about 100 meters away.

  5. Mount Patti, Lokoja which is a massive hill towering Lokoja. The Confluence point of Rivers Niger and Benue can be seen from the flat top.

  6. Holy Trinity school Lokoja. This school was established in 1860 by Bishop Ajayi Crowther. It is the first primary school in Northern Nigeria.

  7. Awo tunnel, a former refuge for the royal family in times of war dug during the reign of Onoja Obari. It is about 1 kilometer long.

  8. Koto Karifi, Okene which is said to be a fishing paradise

  9. Late Attah of Ebira’s palace, a modern and ancient architecture wonder.

  10. Lord Luggard’s first residence and office in Nigeria.

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