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Capital city of Kogi State, Nigeria
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Lokoja is the capital city of Kogi State, a state in North Central part of Nigeria. It is sited at the confluence of the rivers Niger and Benue.
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A 1500-foot-tall mountain (350 m) which provides magnificent views of the surrounding landscape once you climb to the top.
A war memorial erected in remembrance of the soldiers that lost their lives during both world wars.
An historical monument of the city that tells the story of freedom, the spot where slaves were freed by anti-slavery colonialists. These poles stood as symbols of salvation — the thin line between bondage and liberty.
A burial ground of missionaries and European soldiers of the West African Force stationed at Lokoja during the eighteenth century.
This spot is a hotel with a notable restaurant. It is opposite the 1st Nigeria Army Barracks Gate in Lokoja, and this makes the place well secured. It is also located at the city gate, making it very accessible for travelers. It is one of the best restaurants in the area for first-timers in the city. They have various delicacies that are carefully selected. A visitor can treat him/herself to local and intercontinental meals in the beautiful environment of the restaurant.
The restaurant is inside a hotel off Ganaja Junction. This area is in the middle of the confluence city where all the bustling of the nightlife takes place. A variety of well-trimmed plants and flowers adorn the entire surrounding. Their food are quite fantastic, and the seat setting is perfect for having a meal with friends and family. Additionally, there are chairs and tables outside for customers who wish to eat just under the sky and there is a regular drinking bar and a bush bar as well.
This eatery sells yummy Ice creams, Waffles, and cakes. It is one of the best spots located at Aliu Attah Road Township/Government Reserved Area (GRA) Lokoja where you can get assorted types of pastries. The place has a very cool and ambient environment.
Visitors, travellers and tourists can get into Lokoja by plane through the use of the closest international airport which is the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja because the town does not have an…
Read in the guideMotorcycles, tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep and commercial buses contribute significantly to the number of automobiles that aid movement in and around the Lokoja.
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