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Gboko
LGA in Benue State, Nigeria

Gboko

Gboko is a city and local government area in Benue state, North-central Nigeria.

Get in

Getting to Gboko

Gboko does not have an airport. The nearest airport you will find is Makurdi Airport, which is located in the state. It receives flights from major cities in the country.

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    Makurdi Airport

    Makurdi Airport is on the southward bank of the Benue River, Benue state.

See

Worth seeing

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    Mkar Hill

    Mkar Hill is the highest and most prominent mountain in Gboko.

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    J.S Tarka Tomb

    The tomb is a monument complex built in honour of J.S.

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    Tor Tiv Palace

    Tor Tiv Palace is home to the ruler of the Tiv people.

Do

Things to do

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    Wooded Trench

    This wooded trench is a heavily wooded natural trench at Tse Mker.

Eat

Where to eat

Gboko predominantly consist of farmers and these districts have fertile lands that favour different crops produced. Their products are sold in the market of such districts. This also has an influence on the food they eat. Popular food eaten in Gboko includes yams, soya-beans, cassava produce such as garri (cassava flakes) and akpu, groundnuts, fresh and dry fish.

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    Top chef Kitchen and Grill

    Unlike other restaurants, Top chef Kitchen and Grill offers dine in and takeout option.

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    Sena Restaurant

    Sena restaurant is a go to if one is on a budget and does not want to splurge.

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    Lady F Restaurant

    Lady F Restaurant is a great place to dine if you want to enjoy the delicacies that Gboko has to offer as they specialise in local dishes.

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    Super Plaza Eatery

    Super Plaza Eatery is a very busy place as it is popular amongst locals.

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    Elite Eatery And Lounge Restaurant

    Elite Eatery and Lounge Restaurant is a restaurant with a lounging area for social or business activities They offer not just dine in and take out but also delivery services.

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