Abakaliki Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Ebonyi state in Nigeria
About Abakaliki
In 2019 Abakaliki's population was about 915,000, but it is estimated in 2021 to be about 1,180,000. Abakaliki was an important area for the slave trade in the 17th century. This illegitimate trade of able bodied human beings lingered in the Abakaliki with Aro raids into the area and surrounding areas throughout the 18th century. The name Abakaliki means 'Aba Nkaleke', and is the name of a community in Izzi land (Nkaleke). It was the headquarters of the Ogoja province before the creation of the Southeastern State in 1967. Abakaliki is generally populated by the Igbo people. It is predominantly populated by the Northeastern Igbo of the Afikpo-Abakaliki area. Abakaliki is also usually used to refer to people of old Abakaliki political bloc that make up Ohaukwu-Ishielu-Izzi-Ezza-Ikwo.
Top Attractions in Abakaliki
Explore the best things to see and do in Abakaliki:
- ★Abakaliki Golf Club
- ★Abakaliki Greater Rice Husks
- ★National Museum, Abakaliki
- ★Oferekpe Beach
- ★The Abakaliki Green Lake
Where to Eat in Abakaliki
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Native Delicacies Restaurant
- 🍴Tastia Restaurant, Bakery And Cafe
- 🍴Tessy Fast Food and Restaurant, Abakaliki
Where to Stay in Abakaliki
- 🏨Blossom Height Unique Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Geneza
- 🏨Monabliss Hotel
Abakaliki Travel Guide Sections
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