North Central
Nasarawa State
Capital: Lafia · Created 1996 · ≈2.9 million · Area 27,117 km²
Population
≈2.9 million
Size
27,117 km²
Capital
Lafia
Year created
1996
Geopolitical zone
North Central
Languages
Hausa · Eggon · Alago · Gwandara · Migili · Tiv · English
Ethnic groups
- Eggon
- Alago
- Gwandara
- Hausa-Fulani
- Migili
- Tiv
- Koro
Natural resources
- Coal
- Barite (largest reserve in Nigeria)
- Salt
- Limestone
- Iron ore
- Cassiterite
- Marble
Signature foods
- Amala
- Tuwo shinkafa
- Genger
- Gbari yam pottage
Notable people
- Aliyu Akwe Doma (former governor)
- Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (former governor)
- Abdullahi Sule (governor)
Culture, values & festivals
- Eggon Aro festival
- Alago Onwa festival
- Ombatse cultural revival movements
Top places to visit in Nasarawa
- 1
Farin Ruwa Waterfall
One of Nigeria's tallest waterfalls (150m).
- 2
Peperuwa Lake
Scenic lake with fishing and birdlife.
- 3
Bakundu Cave, Lafia
Rock cave with historical burial site.
- 4
Doma Dam
Reservoir with recreational potential.
About the North Central
Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau. Food basket of the nation, Jos Plateau tin mines, Middle Belt.