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Ogoja Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town and local government area in Nigeria

About Ogoja

Ogoja has an estimated population of 242,259 and covers a total area of 973 km². Their major crops are yams, cassava (manioc), corn (maize), rice, palm oil and kernels and kola nuts. It is mainly inhabited by the Ekoi peoples. The town was one of the provinces during pre-colonial times. It consists of many tribal units, including Ishibori (this village has different clans such as Uhmuria, Ikaptang, Ikajor, Ishinyema, Ikariku, Imerakorm) and Igoli as the central town. Mbube, being one of the major tribes, comprises different villages, including: Odajie, Adagum, Ekumtak, Idum, Ojerim, Egbe, Nkim, Ogberia Ogang & Ogberia Ochoro, Oboso, Benkpe, Edide, Bansan, Aragban, etc. Their major source of livelihood is subsistence agriculture, basically farming of cassava, yams, palm oil, palm wine etc.

Where to Eat in Ogoja

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Chop City
  • 🍴Eat well Restaurant
  • 🍴Flavour Restaurant
  • 🍴Gomarah Restaurant
  • 🍴Priceless Fast Food
  • 🍴Rapheal ushie foods

Where to Stay in Ogoja

  • 🏨520 Hotel Akuma Lodge
  • 🏨All Star Hotel Ogoja
  • 🏨Don Eunice Suites & Hotels
  • 🏨Franphinas Suites And Hotel
  • 🏨Gakuna Harbour Hotels
  • 🏨Gomara Hotel And Suites

Ogoja Travel Guide Sections

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