Ningi Voyage Tips and guide

Ningi is the one out of the 20 local government areas and a town in northern part of Bauchi State, Nigeria. It boarded with Plateau State to the south and Kano State to the north, which has a linkage between Bauchi and Kano regions.

Historically, Ningi has been known as the residential area of Ningawa people, together with Hausa and Fulani communities are present. The region area is semi-savanna, surrounded with Rocky hills and the fertility of farmlands.

The main economic activity of the area is agricultural production, millet, maize, sorghum and groundnut are widely cultivated. Animal rearing is also common activity within the area.

The dominant religion of the area is Islam, and Hausa language is widely spoken, although Warji and Fulfulde languages are also heard among the locals.

Ningi is an accessible by mini buses or taxis from major towns and cities in the region.

• From Bauchi: which is about 120 km you can take (3 hr by road).
• From Kano: which is about 150 km you can take (4 hr by road).
• From Jos: which is about 200 km you can also take (4–5 hr by road).

Ningi is a small town if compared with main city of the state, therefore it's unaccessible by air. The nearest airports are in Bauchi City and Kano State where travellers can continue by road using the above prescribed buses or shared taxis.

Map of Ningi

The main forms of local transport are motorcycle taxis (acaɓa) and tricycle (keke napep). For longer trips to surround the villages, cars and shared taxis are available. For short distances within the town or area, walking is common.

Below are some areas where you can visit and see for their beautiful views:

• Ningi Hills ~ it's a rocky outcrops which gives a beautiful views of the town and surrounding areas to the visitor.
• Local markets ~ A weekly markets where food, livestock, and crafts are trade.
• Traditional compounds ~ A mud-brick houses with decorative patterns of Hausa and Fulani people.

• You can visit the weekly local markets to experience local market trade.
• Explore the rocky hills around the town.
• You can attend the cultural festivals of the area during the two Islamic Eids and other religious celebrations.

The markets of Ningi produce agricultural products, livestock and household goods. Some local made items like Hausa traditional caps, leather sandals and hand-woven fabrics may be available.

The main food in Ningi reflects Hausa and Fulani cuisine. The common dishes include:

• Tuwon shinkafa ~ a pudding of rice served with all kinds of soup 🍲.
• Miyar kuka ~ the baobab leaf powder soup.
• Koko da Kosai ~ the pap eaten with fried beans cakes.
• Fura da Nono ~ a millet balls in fresh milk (a Fulani delicacy).

Mineral soft drink and a bottled water are available at the Ningi town. Some local drinks like Kunu (fermented millet or sorghum are also widely consumed). Tea shops are also common at the Ningi town.

You can have some small lodges and guesthouses for basic accomodation in Ningi. Therefore facilities are simple, often without some social amenities. To have a higher and standard hotels, the visitors are advised to stay or travel to Bauchi or Kano.

In Ningi, the mobile networks of MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile are accessible, therefore coverage may fluctuate in the rural areas. The mainly Internet mobile data can be access because the public Wi-Fi is rare.

• Bauchi ~ the state capital, known for Yankari Game Reserve.
• Kano ~ a major city in the northern region with many cultural, historical, and traditional sites.
• Jos ~ the most cooler highland region or state with scenic views and cultural attractions for visitors.
• Azare ~ also another Bauchi town and local government area with markets and road links.