Lokoja Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
local government area of Nigeria
About Lokoja
Lokoja has a long and rich history, and it was the capital of the former Northern Protectorate, presided over by Lord Frederick Lugard. Lokoja town and its river port is located on the west bank of River Niger opposite the opening of River Benue. Lokoja is situated in the middle belt of Nigeria in the confluence of River Niger and River Benue. The city is located on the local highway between Kabba and Ayangbe and it has ferry service across the Niger River as well. In the late 1850s, British merchants established a trading post at the Benue-Niger confluence, and in 1860 a Scottish explorer by name William Balfour Baikie founded Lokoja. Lokoja was the capital of Kabba province and was also part of Kwara state from 1967 to 1991 before it finally became the capital of the newly created Kogi s
Top Attractions in Lokoja
Explore the best things to see and do in Lokoja:
- ★European Cemetry
- ★Iron of Liberty
- ★Mount Patti
- ★World War Cenotaphs
Where to Eat in Lokoja
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Angie's Place
- 🍴Bigg Brother's Restaurant
- 🍴Karomsi Garden
Where to Stay in Lokoja
- 🏨Fen Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Bluebell
- 🏨Hotel Charvid
Lokoja Travel Guide Sections
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