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This was the House of Assembly and House of Chiefs during Nigeria’s first republic. It was the House of the Legislature during the second republic between 1979 – 1983. It is an imposing structure that still maintains its allure as centre of political power in northern Nigeria.
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Gidan Arewa, A.B.U Kaduna
Arewa House was designed as a private residence of northern Nigeria’s first and only premier, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. The house was then converted to a Historical Documentation Centre in 1973. In 1989, due to increasing patronage, plans were prepared for the comprehensive design, redevelopment, and expansion of the facilities. The new Arewa complex includes an auditorium, museum, library, and restaurant. The new facilities are independent but integrated into the entire complex
It is a museum with historical and ancient artefacts telling the story of Kaduna people.
Makarfi Plaza is the biggest plaza in Kaduna town having underground building and 4-storey building at it top of it.
The footbridge was built when Nigeria was under colonial rule. The bridge was built by Sir Frederic Lugard the Governor General Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria, in 1904 at the capital of the northern protectorate of Nigeria called Zungeru. It was reconstructed in 1920 after it was moved to the gate of Kaduna.
Open for sports such as football, volleyball, handball, karate, running and boxing.
formerly Kofar Gamji Park
A place of fun with water slides, space for picnics, clean and safe. It also has a zoo.