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Town in Niger State, Nigeria
Photo: Jeremy Weate from Abuja, Nigeria, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Zungeru is a historic town in Niger State, Nigeria, known for being the former colonial capital of Northern Nigeria during British rule. It is also notable as the birthplace of prominent Nigerian leaders, including Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria's first President.
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The ruins of the house of Frederick Lugard, the first Governor-General of Nigeria, can still be seen in Zungeru.
Zungeru still houses several remnants of British colonial rule, including administrative buildings, a post office, and some colonial bungalows.
This is a historic graveyard where British colonial officers were buried. Some of the tombstones date back to the early 1900s.
Zungeru is the birthplace of Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe. Although not a formal museum, the town honors his legacy, and visitors often tour the area.
700 megawatts (940,000 hp) hydroelectric power plant
About an hour's drive from Zungeru, these stunning falls are a popular picnic spot and a great place to cool off during the hot season.
River Gurara in Nigeria. It is located in the central part of the country, 130 km southwest of Abuja, the capital of the country. The River Gurara is part of the Nigyer watershed, and a tributary of the Nigyer.
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By rail
Historically, Zungeru was a hub of Nigeria's railway system. The Zungeru railway station was an important stop, but today, train services to Zungeru are limited.
Zungeru is a small town, and most of the sites are within walking distance. Taxis and motorcycles (commonly known as "okada") are also available for hire.
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