Bida
Bida is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria and a city on the A124 highway which occupies most of the area.
Getting to Bida
Prospective visitors/tourists wishing to access Bida by air have to use of Minna Airport.
- 01Minna Airport
- 02Nice Trove Motor Company
Nice Trove Motor Company is one of the reliable transport companies in Bida, Niger State.
Worth seeing
Kajuru Castle Gurara Waterfalls: Is located in Gurara, a local government area of Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The waterfalls is approximately 30 metres in height and it lies on the Gurara River along the Suleja-Minna Road. Gurara Waterfalls was discovered by a Gwari hunter called Buba in 1745 before some Europeans discovered it in 1925 after they found it as a recreation centre.
Things to do
The Durbar festival. This is an annual festival celebrated at the culmination of the Muslim festivals Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It begins with prayers, followed by a colourful mounted parade by the Emir and his entourage on horses accompanied by musicians, and artillerymen. During the festival, noblemen travel to pay homage to the Emir and reaffirm their loyalty to their various emirates.
Where to eat
Tochukwu Restaurant,. Take away, Dine-in, Good for kids, Casual. Spicy Palace,. 24hours. Delivery, Take away, Dine-in, Good for kids, Casual. Luqmaz Bakery, Masaba, Kotaworo road,. Take away, good for kids, Casual. Calabar kitchen,. 7:30AM-6PM. Delivery, take away, Dine-in, fast service, healthy options, organic dishes, quick bite, vegetarian options, Good for kids, Casual.
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