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RELIGION

To most Nigerians, religion and faith are important aspects of everyday life. It controls the laws, how you think and act, what you believe, what you value, and more.

The religions in Nigeria are roughly 36% Christian, 56% Muslim, and about 8% 'everything else', including traditional religions and beliefs.

TRADITIONAL

There are a number of different traditional religions available. They usually are specific to the different ethnic groups, and the deities are usually the gods and goddesses that the ethnic group believes in, and each ethnic group had a shrine dedicated to the deities that it believed in. The deities ranged from those who created the earth, to those who offer divine protection and/or blessings to it's worshippers, to those who had control over certain aspects of the world (like weather or war), to spirits that can be somewhat controlled by human beings. Most of these religions did not have written documentation of their beliefs and practices, but they did rely on a priest to teach them and to intervene on their behalf, and the priests were usually very highly trained for this, to the extent of being raised for this task sometimes.

Some of the deities were represented by inanimate objects, while others were represented by animate objects, some of which are now valuable antiques in museums and holy places.

Here are some other links that may provide you with more information on traditional religions:

ART

Nigeria's art dates back a long time, over 2000 years by some archeological beliefs. The Nok Terracotta and the Igbo Ukwu are examples of some excavations that have been discovered by archeologists to indicate a highly developed artistic and technologically based civilization. Some of the really old art found shows very much detail and very distinctive features suggesting technological skills way back when. The Nok art for instance, has many images made from iron-smelting. The Igbo artifacts show skills in bronze and copper utensils as well as sacred objects. The Ife bronze heads are said to represent some of the past Ooni's (rulers) of Ife.

The Benin have a lot of ancient artwork that has become famous over different parts of the world, and they can be seen in museums around the world. Most Benin art is made from bronze, though there is art made of other materials.

Here are some other links on art that may be of interest to you. Some of them may be Africa as a whole and not just Nigeria.

OTHER LINKS THAT HAVE ART AND/OR IMAGES

MOTHERLAND NIGERIA: PICTURES

Nigeria: Arts Overview

Tourism page from Nigerian Embassy

LinkServe: Festivals

LinkServe: Walls and Ancient Buildings

African Art: Aesthetics and Meaning

Arts & Life in Africa

Chidi Creations: Home of African Contemporary Art

Yoruba and Akan Art in Wood and Metal: The Doorway

G. I. Jones: Southeastern Nigerian Arts and Culture

Links to Igbo Art

National Museum of Arts of Africa and Oceania, which is in French, but you can translate using this page

Detroit Institute of Arts

African Accents

Ethnographica: Fine African Art, Oriental Carpets and Textiles

Nigerian Artists

Olu Oguibe Home Page on African American Art

Archaeology in Northeast Nigeria

Art Village Gallery

African Art and Images

Frontier Art

Ile Ife: The Arthur Hall Collection

African-Soul.com (click on 'art & craft catalog')

Benjamin Bankole Bello's site

Africa Awakening

Creative Pallet

Yoruba Art in Wood and Metal

Art by Rom Lammar: includes masks, sculptures, etc.

Art from AfricaResource.com

Nigeria-Arts.net

OTHER LINKS WITH LINKS

Riikka's links to art resources

G. I. Jones links to other resources

Nigeria Web: Art

WoYaa's links on Nigerian art (and literature)

Africa: Arts and Architecture

African Art Resources

African museums and related organizations

CLIMATE

With Nigeria being between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer, it gets pretty hot. Specifically, there are 2 main 'temperature regions'. The tropical region in the South usually has temperatures around 90°F and the subtropical regions in the North have temperatures between 60°F and 100°F. The temperature there is actually measured in Centigrade.

There are 2 main seasons. One of the seasons is called rainy season, so named because we get a lot of rain, usually lasts from about May until September in the North, and about March to November in the South. The other one is called the dry season, so named because we do not get as much rain, and that lasts the remainder of the year. In the South, there is also a period around December till January called the Harmattan season, during which it gets cold and dry, sometimes cold enough to need sweaters (okay Minnesotans and Canadians, stop laughing).


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ETHNIC GROUPS

There are many many ethnic groups in Nigeria. The three most popular ones are Hausa-Fulani, Ibo (also spelled Igbo) and Yoruba.

HAUSA- FULANI

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The Hausa people live mostly in the Northern states. Elementary Hausa

The following are links to sites that are devoted to their culture:

IBO (or IGBO)

The Ibo people live mostly in the South-eastern states.

The following are links to sites that are devoted to their culture.

YORUBA

The Yoruba people live mostly in the South-western states.

However, for more details about the group, I have found the following web sites which are devoted sites:

OTHERS

GROUP

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Angas

  • Angas: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Awak

  • Awak: Prayer Profile

  • Awak: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Bachama

  • Bacama: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Baggara

  • Baggara: Prayer Profile

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    Banga

  • Banga: Prayer Profile

  • Banga: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Bangwinji

  • Bangwinji: Prayer Profile

  • Bangwinji: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Bariba

  • Bariba: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Bassa

  • Bassa: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Benin

  • Benin Kingdom: Art & Life in Africa

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Birom

     

     

    Bura

  • Bura People

  • Bura: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Butawa

  • Butawa: Prayer Profile

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    Chala
    (Daffo-Batura)

  • Chala: Prayer Profile

  • Chala: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Chamba

  • Chamba Daka: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Chamba Leko: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Degema

     

     

    Dirim

  • Dirim: Prayer Profile

  • Dirim: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Doka

  • Doka: Prayer Profile

  • Doka: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Dong

  • Dong: Prayer Profile

  • Dong: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Duguri

  • Duguri: Prayer Profile

  • Duguri: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Dukawa

  • Dukawa: Prayer Profile

  • Dukawa: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Edo

  • EdoFolks.com

  • Edo-Nation.net

  • Site on issues affecting Edo-Delta people

  • Edo blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Edo: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Edo: Nigerian Galleria

  • Edo Cultural & Traditional Association

  • Bibliography of Edo

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Efik

  • Efik: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Efik: Nigerian Galleria

  • Amazon list

  • Efik Language Products

  • Textbook for learning Efik

  • Eggon

  • Eggon: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Eket

  • Eket Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Eket: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Ekoi

  • Ekoi: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Eloyi

  • Eloyi: Prayer Profile

  • Eloyi: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Esan

  • Esan Community Association of Minnesota

  • Nigerian Esan Community in the Netherlands

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    Esie

  • Esie Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Gera

  • Gera: Prayer Profile

  • Gera: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Goemai

  • Goemai: Prayer Profile

  • Goemai: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Guruntum

  • Guruntum: Prayer Profile

  • Guruntum: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Gwandara

  • Gwandara: Prayer Profile

  • Gwandara: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Gwari

     

     

    Ibibio

  • Ibibio Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Ibibio blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Ibibio: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Ibibio: Nigerian Galleria

  • G.I.Jones Photos

  • AkwaIbomState.com

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Idoma

  • Idoma Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Idoma: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Idoma: Nigerian Galleria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Idon

  • Idon: Prayer Profile

  • Idon: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Igala

  • Igala: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Igala: Nigerian Galleria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Igbira

  • Igbira Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Igbira: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Ijaw

  • Ijaw Center

  • Ijaw People

  • The Ijaws: from NigeriaNext.com.

  • Ijaw: Brown University

  • Ijaw: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • G.I.Jones Photos

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Ijo
    (Zon)

  • Ijo blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Ijo Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Ijo: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Ika

  • Ndi-Ika site

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    Iku

  • Iku: Prayer Profile

  • Iku: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Ikwere

  • IkwerreUSA.com

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    Isoko

     

     

    Itsekiri

  • Itsekiri.com

  • Itsekiri.net

  • Itsekiri.org

  • Itsekiri Survival Movement

  • Itsekiri: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Isekiri: Nigerian Galleria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Jarawa

  • Jarawa: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Jukun

  • Jukun blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Jukun Takum: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Jukun Wurkum: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Kalabari

     

     

    Kambari

  • Kambari: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Kanuri

  • Kanuri blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Kanuri: Prayer Profile

  • Kanuri, Manga: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Kanuri, Yerwa: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Katab

  • Katab: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Katana

  • Katana Info: Art & Life in Africa

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    Kilba

  • Kilba Development Association

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    Kwanka

  • Kwanka: Prayer profile

  • Kwanka: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Mambila

  • Mambila Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Mambila: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Mandara
    (Wandala)

  • Mandara: Prayer profile

  • Mandara: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Marghi

  • Marghi Central: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Marghi South: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Mumuye

  • Mumuye Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Mumuye: Prayer Profile

  • Mumuye: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Amazon list

  • Nok

  • Nok Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Amazon list

  • Nupe

  • Nupe blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Nupe: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Nupe: Nigerian Galleria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Ogidi

  • Ogidi Association

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    Ogoni

  • OGONI

  • MOSOP Canada

  • The Body Shop

  • Ogoni: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Ogori-
    Magongo

  • Ogori-Magongo: Prayer profile

  • Ogori-Magongo: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Okobo

     

     

    Oron

  • Oron Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Oron: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Oron: Nigerian Galleria

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    Owo

  • Owo Info: Art & Life in Africa

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    Paa

  • Paa: Prayer profile

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    Puku

  • Puku: Prayer profile

  • Puku: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Shanga
    (Shangawa)

  • Shanga: Prayer profile

  • Shanga: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Songhai

  • Songhai: Prayer Profile

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    Tarok

  • Tarok: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Tiv

  • Tiv blurb from Nigeria: The Country Today

  • Tiv: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Tiv: Nigerian Galleria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Tuareg

  • Tuareg Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Tuareg: Prayer Profile

  • Tuareg: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Urhobo

  • Urhobo.com

  • Urhobo.net

  • Urhobo Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • Urhobo: Ethnologue Nigeria

  • Urhobo: Nigerian Galleria

  • Amazon list

  • Warji
    (Warjawa)

  • Warji: Prayer Profile

  • Warji: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Wodaabe

  • Wodaabe Info: Art & Life in Africa

  • BarnesandNoble list

  • Amazon list

  • Zerma

  • Zerma: Prayer Profile

  • Zerma: Ethnologue Nigeria

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    Zuru

     

    YANKARI - NATIONAL PARK
    Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State is Nigeria's premier game reserve and the first of its kind in English-speaking West Africa. The reserve (2,240-km sq.) is situated about 115 kilometres South-East of Bauchi town on the way to Gombe. This reserve is famous for its numerous species of mammals, reptiles and the popular Wikki Warm Springs that is naturally warm throughout the year.

    Among the commonest animals found in this reserves are elephants, hippos, waterbuck, buffaloes, crocodiles, lions, waterhogs, leopards, and monkeys. There are access roads into the reserve and game viewing vans are provided for tourists.

    The Wikki Warm Springs

     

    Photo of Wikki Warm Springs, Yankari National Park, Nigeria, ...

    Serve as a swimming pool to thousands of tourists. accommodation and catering facilities are also available to visitors.

    Facilities: Tennis Courts, squash courts, small museum in the reception area plus gas stations with convenience stores at Wakki Camp and Bauchi City.

    Hotel Accommodations: These are available in chalets or rondavels. Suites, double rooms and family chalets with kitchens.


    POPULAR TOURIST SPOTS

    Azumini Blue River Rose

    RiverAzurnini Blue River is located in Abia State towards its boundary with Akwa lbom State. The River has become a resort for tourists because of the pleasantness it offers. The attractive features of the River include its crystal-clear blue water; canoe rides; sandy beaches with such relaxation facilities as chairs and tables. At the beach also, BBQ grill are delicacies provided for picnickers.

     

    The Long JuJu Shrine of Arochukwu
    MaskArochukwu is a famous tourist destination with the cave of the famous long juju oracle as a particular attraction.

    The cave is believed to hold the long metal pipe through which the gods speak to the people. A traditional religionist would find the oracle quite an attraction. It is, first and foremost, a religious centre with a well-laid down administrative structure headed by a Chief Priest.


    Yola Municipality
    Yola is the capital of Adamawa State in the North-Eastern part of the Country. The most striking impression about the town is its undulating topography of hill chains particularly the three sister hills which are so-called because they stand side by side and share the same height. The cultural manifestations of the town get to their climax between the months of March and May when the city celebrates its fishing festival at lake Njuwa..

     

    Ibeno Beach
    One of the numerous fine beaches in Nigeria is the Ibeno Beach in Akwa lbom State. A lover of water sport finds the Beach which stretches to James town on the Atlantic most inviting.

     

    Ogbunike Cave
    Ogbunike Cave can be described as the very wonder of nature. The Cave, segmented into sections, is found in Anambra State, some few kilometres away from the Onitsha market town. There are different stories about the various sections that constitute the cave. The stories are better told by the native tour guides.

     

    Rojenny Tourist Village
    In Anambra State, just at the outskirts of Onitsha market town is found Rojenny Village, one of the leading tourist resorts in Nigeria. Among the many attractions of the village are amusement park, joy rides and sporting/relaxation facilities

     

    lgbo-Ukwu
    African Artifactlgbo-Ukwu is an ancient town which has remained an attraction to tourists because of its bronze artifacts. The bronze which was first noticed in 1938 was later excavated by Thurstan Shaw, an English archaelogist.

    The bronzes which date back to about the 9th century are of high value because of their historic relevance.

     

    Yankari National Park
    ElephantYankari National Park has become the most developed Wildlife park in Nigeria with a lot of attractions for visitors. The park is famous for its variety of animals available for viewing round the year, though the animals are better watched between November and May period of the dry season when the animals converge around the Gaji River, Baboons, Waterbucks, Elephants, Crocodiles, Bushbucks, Duikers, Warthogs, Hippopotamus are among the anirnals commonly seen at the park.

     

    Wikki Warm Springs is a famous attraction in the Yankari National Park. It is particularly prized for its warm water. It is available both night and day for tourists who cherish swimming.

    The National Park is located in the South-Eastern area of Bauchi, the capital town of Bauchi State in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.

     

    The Hills of Benue
    HillsLocated in the middle belt region of Nigeria, Benue State shares boundaries with Taraba State on the East; Plateau State on the North and Edo State on the West; and Anambra, Enugu, Cross River States on the South. The entire landmass presents hills of various shades and touristic appeals.

    lkyogen Hills exude mild weather condition which ensures steady green vegetation and a round- the-year grazing of animals in the areas which is also known as Ikyogen Cattle Ranch.

     

    Ushogbo Hills in Ushogbo town also offersclement weather condition that makes it most fulfilling spot for tourists and adventures.

    Bassa Hills, like the Ushogbo Hills, are worth visiting especially for their satisfying scenery; and Swern Hills are valued for their historical linkages. The hills are believed to be the place for origin of the Tiv people.

     

    Lake Chad
    LakeLake Chad occupies a strategic location serving not only Borno State of Nigeria where it is located but serving also the three neighbouring countries of Niger, Cameroon, and Chad. The lake, apart from serving the agricultural and economic needs of the people, attracts a great number of tourists. Of paramount interest to tourists is the boating opportunity and visits to the numerous fishing villages in the area.

     

    Obudu Cattle Ranch
    Obudu Cattle Ranch is located in Cross River Slate towards the Nigeria-Cameroon border in the South-East. The Ranch is over 1,524m, has temperate weather condition to ensure green vegetation and grazing of cattle round the year. The Ranch is a tourist delight as a result of its divergent attractions. There are a natural swimming pool, horse riding, beautiful waterfall to behold, gorilla camp, bird watching, sporting facilities and accommodation.

     

    Agbokim Waterfalls
    Some short distance away from the Nigeria-Cameroon border is the very captivating sight called Agbokim Waterfalls. The Falls situated in Cross River State lies less than 30km from Ikom and is highly recommended for picnics. The falls are pleasantly surrounded by green vegetation.

     

    Sillicon Hill
    Near the Nkpologu campus of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) is found this very important mineral deposit. The hill which is more than 300 metres above sea level and almost half a kilometre long has silica, an important raw material fofthe manufacture of glasses. The surrounding environment is very captivating with hills, valleys and plaips beautifully wrapped up such that one cannot ignore it's breath-taking views and awe-inspiring blend.

     

    Mbari Cultural Centres
    The home of Mbari sculptural houses. These sculptures are robust art manifestations of the prevalent social life and a monumental art sacrifice to "ALA" the earth goodness. In Mbari, Imo State there are very many objects like the terrorising beast, the plastic forms of symbols of the prevalent deities among which is the "ALA" herself, the Amadioha (Thunder god), the Ogwugwu (forest god) each deity with his or her mystical messengers such as snakes, monkeys, rams, tortoise and owl are properly represented. A number of symbolic models were sculptured or painted. These sculptures reflect the lgbo aesthetics. The Mbari Cultural Centre is an open air museum and found in Ikenegbu layout Owerri and at Eke-Nguru in Aboh Mbaise.

     

    Oguta Lake Holiday Complex
    The holiday complex situates in Oguta local government Area of Imo State about 40km (forty kilometres) away from Owerri, the Capital of Imo State. The lake is qf fresh water and the second largest natural lake in thecountry after lake Chad. To complement the complex water-based recreation services, there are other interesting attractions to watch.

    These include:
    (a) Golf Course with 18 standard international holes.
    (b) Relic of war (mini bunker) constructed by the defunct Biafran Navy during Civic war.
    (c) Natural confluence of Oguta Lake and Urashi River.
    (d) Cruise boat services.
    (e) Golf Club Bar House/Oguta Lake Motel for refreshment, lodging and feeding.
    (f) Mini-children recreation park

     

    Birnin Kudu Rock Painting
    Birnin Kudu town lies in the South of Jigawa State. Birnin Kudu is noted for the presence of rocks. Fascinating are the ancient paintings on these rocks. The different paintings are eloquent information on the styles of the early settlers in the area.

     

    NOK Village
    A trip to the Nok Village in Kaduna State launches visitor