
Gboko
Gboko is a city and local government area in Benue state, North-central Nigeria.
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.
- 01Makurdi Airport
Makurdi Airport is on the southward bank of the Benue River, Benue state.
Worth seeing
- 01Mkar Hill
Mkar Hill is the highest and most prominent mountain in Gboko.
- 02J.S Tarka Tomb
The tomb is a monument complex built in honour of J.S.
- 03Tor Tiv Palace
Tor Tiv Palace is home to the ruler of the Tiv people.
Things to do
- 01Wooded Trench
This wooded trench is a heavily wooded natural trench at Tse Mker.
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.
- 01Top chef Kitchen and Grill
Unlike other restaurants, Top chef Kitchen and Grill offers dine in and takeout option.
- 02Sena Restaurant
Sena restaurant is a go to if one is on a budget and does not want to splurge.
- 03Lady 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.
- 04Super Plaza Eatery
Super Plaza Eatery is a very busy place as it is popular amongst locals.
- 05Elite 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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