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Capital city of Benue State, Nigeria
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Makurdi is a city of 365,000 people (2016), and the capital of Benue State of North Central Nigeria. It sits in a very agricultural area along the Benue River with the fitting moniker of food basket of the nation. Being the state capital, it houses the government house and head offices of all important government agencies, as well as military facilities. While it may be not possess exquisite hotels and resorts for a holiday, it is indeed a place to visit if you want to enjoy local cuisines, dance and cultural events.
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You can stop along the bank of the Benue River here to watch the locals fish with nets in the not exactly pristine water and maybe catch a sunset.
This appears to be a rather primitive zoological park with few animals, but it is something to pass the time if here in Makurdi.
A university with 32,000 students (2015).
Fun ciyt
It a centre with a lot more of the recreational activities for children and adults. It has a babies swimming pool and other playground.
Sese Park
A modern design center and park. Its prics are cheap and can do much more for your refreshment.
Watch the Lobi Stars F.C. play football.
You can go boat cruise on the River Benue
Longtime Makurdi establishment. Jollof rice, chicken, yogurt, etc.
Fairly upscale dining location with shawarma, grills, and fancy drinks.
Dine in, takeaway and delivery. They offer various foods like rice, chicken, pizza, various sauces, pasta, and spaghetti.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various Nigeria cuisine like rice, chicken, swallows with local and traditional foods.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer foods like okro, ogbo, rice, chicken and chips also various drinks and yogurt.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various foods like Jollof rice, chicken, Suya and also native traditional soups.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer contemporary African foods like rice,fried and Jollof rice and also native traditional soups alongside swallows.
Dine in and delivery. They offer contemporary and native traditional foods Alongside snack and drinks.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various contemporary and native traditional dishes.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer contemporary and Native traditional foods.
Dine in and takeaway. They sell food like rice, Okro, Ogbono soup and various types of native dish.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer foods like rice, Ogbono, okra and other Native soups.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various Nigerian recipe and continental dishes.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer continental and native traditional foods.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various Nigerian cuisine and Native traditional foods.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various foods like rice, chicken and chips,small chops and as well Traditional native food and soups.
Dine in and takeaway. They offer various foods like rice chicken and rice chicken and rice and beans.
Bar.
This is a well-liked hotel with some class. It has a restaurant, pool (complete with peacocks, mind you), gym, and comfortable interior halls. May be a little pricey according to some.
If you want the real deal of an outdoor Nigerian market, this might just fit your bill. Come prepared for the raw, real experience with all the sights and smells. Don't forget the handwipes if you have any.
By bus
There are regular bus services linking Makurdi to neighbouring towns.
By plane
By train
Makurdi has a Rail Bridge that provides the only rail link between the northern and eastern parts of Nigeria.
By car
Situated in the middle belt of the country, it has major roads that is accessible from all parts of the country.
By boat
Makurdi has a river that flows all year round, higher during the rainy season and shallow in some parts during the dry season.
By bus
The buses ply routes through the city. The cost depends on the length of your trip with the minimum being ₦50. You can get a bus for virtually anywhere in the city centre.
By motorcycle
Ahh! The preferred choice of movement if urgency is the word. Bikes are the fastest and can take you to your doorstep, unlike buses.
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