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Capital city of Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Photo: Lafia city Stadium, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Lafia, or Lafia Garin Madidi, is a town in Nasarawa State in North Central Nigeria. It is prominent as an agricultural center for sesame seeds, soybeans, and is a trading centre for yams, sorghum, millet, and cotton.
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Body of water that provides crystal-clear warm water believed to have medicinal powers.
An elongated natural lake with an estimated surface that exceeds 7 kilometres in length and about 4 kilometres in width. This lake is a habitat for aquatic creatures like fishes and water ducks.
Hills that exceed heights of 30 meters and also feature rocks shaped like kopjes and inselbergs.
Used mostly for football matches, it is the home stadium of Nasarawa United. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.
Annual fishing festival which takes place at the Hunki Ox-Bow Lake.
The city's ideal place to engage in activities like mountain climbing and hunting.
They offer a variety of local dishes, including rice, beans, and soups, primarily for takeout customers.
Unique for its diverse menu including local and continental dishes, and a cozy dining environment.
Features various food vendors offering a mix of Nigerian cuisine and fast food options.
Offers a wide range of Nigerian and African dishes, with a focus on traditional recipes and flavors.
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By plane
As of June 2021, the Nassarawa Cargo Airport in Lafia is under construction and visitors to Lafia would have to use of airports around the neighbouring cities.
By car or bus
One can access Lafia by road from bordering cities within states like Benue, Kogi, Plateau and Abuja.
By train
The city's railway is connected to the East line railway axis and it is served by the main narrow gauge railway that begins at Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Movement around and within Lafia is made easy by intra-town transport service providers such especially the commercial motorcycle riders, the tricycle operators, the minibus drivers and the taxi shuttle cab drivers.
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