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Why you should visit Abakaliki

Abakaliki is the capital city of Ebonyi State, southeastern Nigeria. It is located 64 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Enugu. The inhabitants are Igbos. According to Wikipedia, It was the headquarters of the Ogoja province before the creation of the Southeastern State in 1967.

This town buzzes with agricultural activities with food items like Yam, cassava, rice, palm oil, palm kernel. The city is also known for its local lead, zinc, salt and limestone mining.

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Abakaliki Golf Course: Equipped for games with a naturally beautiful environment, this is a 9 hole public golf course that attracts sports enthusiasts from all over to the state capital. Abakaliki golf course is located at the Abakaliki Township Stadium and visited a lot by tourists and locals. Its beautiful and well manicured greens provides a relaxing backdrop as you practice your swings.

Situated along Ezza road, the golf course has a modern golfing terrain. There is also a clubhouse and a snack bar on the property.

National Museum: Located on Abakaliki road, this museum, which is dedicated to the 1970’s slogan – ‘No Victor, No Vanquished.’ – was built to heal the wounds of a country that emerged from civil war.

It houses a vast amount of artefacts and relics from various communities in Nigeria. However, the unique way the museum showcases the Igbos increases its appeal. Large sections of the museum exhibits the socio-political, religious, and agricultural life of the igbo people.

The National Museum will delight anyone that appreciates history with an eye for cultural awareness.

Abakaliki Amusement Park: This park is wonderfully made as a relaxation spot especially for children. It is well equipped to serve the purpose. With a variety of rides and recreational activities for visitors.

Okposi Salt Lake: This is located at Okposi in Ebonyi State. The enormous deposit of salt here is why Ebonyi is known as the Salt of the Nation. The economic importance of this lake is enormous. It has served as the economic base for most of the rural women in the area.

Abakaliki Green Lake: Located right inside the state’s Government House, small huts line up the shores of the lake where visitors can camp. The lake once served as a leisure and relaxation center for the colonial masters during the 19th century. Today, it has been equipped with state of the art facilities that make it a top destination in Nigeria.