Anyigba
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Anyigba is a town in the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. It is the home of Kogi State University.
Understand
Anyigba is primarily populated by the Igala tribe. Igala is the main language spoken here, although you will also hear Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Egbira and others. Islam is the predominant religion of the people of Anyigba, but traditional African religions and Christianity are also practised here.
In 2012, it was home to 190,000 people.
In the colonial era, it was known as "Ayangba" or "Ayamgba".
Climate
The wet season lasts from April to October with rainfall peaking in September. The dry season from November to March is characterized by the northeast tradewind, known as the Harmattan.
Get in
By bus You can travel to Anyigba, Kogi State by bus from major cities like Abuja, Benin, Lagos. There are numerous transport services to help get into Anyigba such as ABC Transport, God is Good motors, Big Joe Motors, Young shall grow and other suitable transport companies are available.
Get around
By bus Buses can easily be gotten around Dekina at parks or the ones plying the road at that time.
By tricycle Tricycle can be seen all around the roads most times.
See
- 1 Kogi State UniversityCategory:Has map markers (Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Anyigba Kogi State), Km 8 Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 8033584418, +234 8057985581. University.
- 2 Peculiar Church of GloryCategory:Has map markers, Lokoja - Anyingba Road, ☏ +234-8130899561. 08:00-18:00. A church in Anyingba
- 3 St Joseph Catholic Church, AnyigbaCategory:Has map markers. A church in Anyingba
- 4 Old Central MosqueCategory:Has map markers.
- 5 Central Mosque AnyingbaCategory:Has map markers.
Do
- The annual Ote-ibegwu festival is a feast to celebrate the dead ancestors (ancestral spirit).
- Ekuechi Festival is an annual festival celebrated in Ebiraland to mark the end of the lunar year, characterized by philosophical songs and dances.
- Epa Festival is an annual masquerade festival held at Iya Gbedde.
Buy
Eat
- 1 Willies FoodCategory:Has map markers. 8AM-10:30PM. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 2 Calton tasty foodCategory:Has map markers. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 3 The DinerCategory:Has map markers. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 4 Majio RestaurantCategory:Has map markers, Km 1 Anyigba, Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 7055239992. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 5 Chubi's KitchenCategory:Has map markers, opposite Dangana boys hostel, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 6 MAF-J RestaurantCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 7 Choppies and Crispy FoodsCategory:Has map markers, Beside Revenue office, Ankpa Road, opposite KSU stadium,, ☏ +234 8069969339. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
Drink
- 1 The DinerCategory:Has map markers. Open 24 hours.
- 2 Ify KitchenCategory:Has map markers, ☏ +234 706 517 2484. A restaurant.
- 3 Coconut GardenCategory:Has map markers, Polaris Bank, ☏ +234 915 194 9821.
- 4 Tasty Castle KSU Anyigba NigeriaCategory:Has map markers (by Ecwa Junction Old Egume Road), ☏ +234 803 595 5968. A restaurant.
Sleep
- 1 Sparta Hotels and SuitesCategory:Has map markers (opposite Kogi State University). Hotel.
- 2 Beloved Luxury HotelCategory:Has map markers, Apata Okenne Old Egume Road. Hotel.
- 3 M&G Guest HouseCategory:Has map markers (along Anyigba-Lokoja Express Way), ☏ +234 8036484036. Hotel.
- 4 Ome MotelCategory:Has map markers, Ankpan Express Road, Egume. Motel: a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside.
- 5 De-King HotelCategory:Has map markers, Abuja Area. Hotel.
- 6 Harbour Bay Guest InnCategory:Has map markers, Apata-Okene (along Old Egume Road). Restaurant.