Understand
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Nguru was founded in the 15th century and later became part of the Bornu kingdom. The town has a long history of being a strategic location between the Hausa states and Bornu. Today, Nguru is a major collecting point for gum arabic and also ships peanuts, cotton, meat, hides, and skins by rail.
The town has a variety of landscapes, including the protected Hadejia-Nguru wetlands and the "Sand Dunes" semi-desert area. The climate is warm and dry for most of the year, with the rainy season between August and December.
Get in
[edit]Nguru is the northeastern terminus of the railway branch from Zaria and Kano. It is also served by a local highway that connects it with the main highway network at Damaturu.
Get round
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You can get around Nguru by using Keke Napep or bikes. Some areas are also accessible on foot.
See
[edit]- 1 Sheikh Gibrééma Tomb.
- Federal Medical Center Nguru (PMC Nguru).
Buy
[edit]- 1 Central Market Nguru. Visit the Nguru New Market for a wide variety of goods
Eat
[edit]Try local dishes like tuwo (a thick porridge made from millet or guinea corn) and miyan kuka (a soup made from baobab leaves).
- A.M Mai Kwano Restaurant. 24 hours.
Learn
[edit]- Galtima Mai Kyari College of Health Science and Technology (Healthtech Nguru).
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Shesons Lodge Hotel, Canteen Area, Along, Old Coca Cola Deport.
Stay safe
[edit]Due to high level of insecurity in the country, it is of utmost importance pay attention to environment and avoid late night movement and overcrowded areas because Yobe State has been targeted by Boko Haram extremists.