Kogi State (The Confluence State) is right in the heart of Nigeria, it was the first seat of power from where Lord Lugard ruled Nigeria. Lord Frederick John Dealtry Lugard of Abinger, The first Governor-General of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. Lugard was born of missionary parents in Chennai, India on 22, 1858 and died April 11, 1945 in Abinger (surrey) England. He ruled Nigeria between 1914-1919 from Lokoja.
Lokoja turned to a very prominent point because it was located by River Niger, this made trading very easy. Kogi State is formed by three major ethnic groups and languages; the Igala in the East Senatorial District, Ebira in the Centarl Senatorial District and the Okun (Yoruba) in the West Senatorial District. There are other minority groups such as the Hausas, Nupes and few others.
There are several attractive and historical locations to VISIT in Kogi State:
* Lord Lugard (Mount Patti) Rest House.
* Spot of Iron of Liberty for the Freed Slaves.
* Spot where Union Jack Flag was lowered.
* The largest cemetery in Africa where Europeans were buried.
* Confluence Points of Rivers Niger and Benue.
* The First Primary School in Nigeria.
* First Presidential Villa (now Kogi Government House).
LET'S go KOGI STATE!
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