Anyigba is a town in the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. It is the home of Kogi State University.
Understand
[edit]Anyigba is primarily populated by the Igala tribe. Igala is the main language spoken here, although you will also hear Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Egbira and others. Islam is the predominant religion of the people of Anyigba, but traditional African religions and Christianity are also practised here.
In 2012, it was home to 190,000 people.
In the colonial era, it was known as "Ayangba" or "Ayamgba".
Climate
[edit]The wet season lasts from April to October with rainfall peaking in September. The dry season from November to March is characterized by the northeast tradewind, known as the Harmattan.
Get in
[edit]By bus You can travel to Anyigba, Kogi State by bus from major cities like Abuja, Benin, Lagos. There are numerous transport services to help get into Anyigba such as ABC Transport, God is Good motors, Big Joe Motors, Young shall grow and other suitable transport companies are available.
Get around
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By bus Buses can easily be gotten around Dekina at parks or the ones plying the road at that time.
By tricycle Tricycle can be seen all around the roads most times.
See
[edit]- 1 Kogi State University (Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Anyigba Kogi State), Km 8 Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 8033584418, +234 8057985581. University.
- 2 Peculiar Church of Glory, Lokoja - Anyingba Road, ☏ +234-8130899561. 08:00-18:00. A church in Anyingba
- 3 St Joseph Catholic Church, Anyigba. A church in Anyingba
- 4 Old Central Mosque.
- 5 Central Mosque Anyingba.
Do
[edit]- The annual Ote-ibegwu festival is a feast to celebrate the dead ancestors (ancestral spirit).
- Ekuechi Festival is an annual festival celebrated in Ebiraland to mark the end of the lunar year, characterized by philosophical songs and dances.
- Epa Festival is an annual masquerade festival held at Iya Gbedde.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Willies Food. 8AM-10:30PM. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 2 Calton tasty food. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 3 The Diner. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 4 Majio Restaurant, Km 1 Anyigba, Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 7055239992. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 5 Chubi's Kitchen, opposite Dangana boys hostel, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 6 MAF-J Restaurant, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
- 7 Choppies and Crispy Foods, Beside Revenue office, Ankpa Road, opposite KSU stadium,, ☏ +234 8069969339. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services).
Drink
[edit]- 1 The Diner. Open 24 hours.
- 2 Ify Kitchen, ☏ 0706 517 2484. A restaurant
- 3 Coconut Garden, Polaris Bank, ☏ 0915 194 9821.
- 4 Tasty Castle KSU Anyigba Nigeria (by Ecwa Junction Old Egume Road), ☏ 0803 595 5968. A restaurant
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Sparta Hotels and Suites (opposite Kogi State University). Hotel.
- 2 Beloved Luxury Hotel, Apata Okenne Old Egume Road. Hotel.
- 3 M&G Guest House (along Anyigba-Lokoja Express Way), ☏ +234 8036484036. Hotel.
- 4 Ome Motel, Ankpan Express Road, Egume. Motel: a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside.
- 5 De-King Hotel, Abuja Area. Hotel.
- 6 Harbour Bay Guest Inn, Apata-Okene (along Old Egume Road). Restaurant.