Bida Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
LGA and city in Niger State, Nigeria
About Bida
Bida has a population of 260,700 according to 2016 population projection and occupies an area of 421.6 km². Bida is the second to largest city in Niger state it is located in the southwest of Minna the state capital. Bida is one of the developed towns in Niger state. It is home to Federal polytechnic Bida, Federal medical centre and Niger state school of Nursing. The town is known for its production of traditional crafts, notably glass, bronze articrafts and brass wares. The major ethnic group is the Nupe. Bida is the headquarters of the Nupe Kingdom led by the Etsu Nupe (presently Etsu Yahaya Abubakar). The leadership style of the ancient town of Bida is emirship, and the head of the town is addressed as Etsu Nupe. Tribes in Bida include Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Igala and Gbagi, Ibira.
Top Attractions in Bida
Explore the best things to see and do in Bida:
- ★The Durbar festival
Where to Eat in Bida
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Calabar kitchen
- 🍴Luqmaz Bakery
- 🍴Spicy Palace
- 🍴Tochukwu Restaurant
Where to Stay in Bida
- 🏨Taste Palace Hotel
Bida Travel Guide Sections
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