5 MUST VISIT PLACES IN KOGI STATE

Kogi is a Nigerian state in the Northcentral zone of the country. Kogi is popularly called the confluence state because the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue occurs in the state.

The capital of Kogi State is Lokoja and there are three main ethnic groups in the state- Igala, Ebira and Okun.

Tourist attractions in Kogi State include the colonial relics (such as Lord Lugard House), the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue, Ogidi (An African town with formations of Igneous Rock mountains and a traditional art & craft industry) and natural land features hills and terrains that serve as hiking trails.

Please note that this list of the 5 must-visit places in Kogi State today, has not been arranged in any particular order and all the visit places in this post are some of the best you can find around. Here we go with this list

MOUNT PATTI

This is a massive hill towering Lokoja, and another added advantage is that the Confluence point of Rivers Niger and Benue can be seen from the flat top.

It is famous for being the place where British journalist and writer Flora Louise Shaw gave Nigeria its name. The name was coined by Flora Shaw in 1914 when looking at Lokoja from top of The Mount Patti

The mountain is 1,349 feet (411 meters). It is a landmark that would excite every tourist and visitor. At the top of the mountain, you will be surprised to discover that some organizations like the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Lokoja and The Confluence Cable Network (TV and Radio) have their offices comfortably seated on it.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF COLONIAL HISTORY

The National Museum of Colonial History houses relics of Nigeria’s colonial past. The Museum displays Lugard’s relics, his properties, and records of his administration. There is so much to see and learn about Nigeria’s colonial past at the Museum.

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL

I know you might be wondering why a school is on this list of the visit places in Kogi State, here is why. This school was established in 1860 by Bishop Ajayi Crowther. It is the first primary school in Northern Nigeria.

The Holy Trinity Primary school to a very large extent pioneered the spread of education in Northern Nigeria. Students came from far and wide to acquire western education in the school

INIKPE STATUE

This statue was built in memory of Inikpe, the daughter of the first Attah of Igala kingdom who was buried alive on the instruction of the Oracle to restore peace in the land. This site is a cool tourist spot in Kogi State today.

OSOME FALLS

Osome Falls, Ukpogo: Now here is a really cool spot that am sure is going to interest you, Osome Falls located in Ukpogo, Kogi State is a stream that makes its way through rocks of different heights before sharply descending in a valley about 50 metres