5 Places you Shouldn’t Miss In Niger State

We bet that you may not have taken Niger State serious in terms of tourism. Of course, the instability in the northern Nigeria may have dimmed the prospect of coming to Niger State during your vacation but, it is a great place to visit. Niger State has a rich culture and hot spot for tourism. This is where you would find the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam, the Kainji Dam. We have some interesting places you may not want to miss in Niger State.

* Gurara Waterfalls*

The Guarara Waterfalls is located in a village called Bonu that is some kilometers along the Minna-Suleja road. This water fall is a fascinating place to be and regarded as one of the biggest in Nigeria. There is a pavilion and mini-bar here. You can come here between the months of April and October. This is when the water volume has increased.

* Lord Lugard Colonial Ruins*

It was once at Zungery before it was relocated to Kaduna. This place was one the secretariat of Lord Lugard, the first colonial master who had ruled Nigeria. It was from here that Nigeria was amalgamated. You would find a cemetery here that has the remains of some of the colonial aides to Lord Lugard were buried.

Zuma Rock

A lot of us erroneously believe that Zuma Rock is in Abuja because of its background against the capital but it is the landmark of Niger State. It was once a fortress for the people of Gwari during the prehistoric inter-tribal wars. You can have your picnic here and relax here too.

Bina Footprints

The Bina Footprints is called Dauda Woyaba by the locals. You would see these visible footprints that are seen on a rock at a hill in a village called Bina. Myth has it that it was a man called Dabo that has the footprints where he was observing his ablution rites.

First Railway Locomotive Engine

In 1901, the first steam engine was seen in the northern Nigeria here. This was built by Hunslet Engine Company, England; and it facilitated construction works on the railway road that linked Zungeru to Wushishi.