Nguru
Nguru (Hausa:Guru) is a town in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Nguru Local Government Area and a major trade center for the surrounding Kanuri, Bede, and Manga peoples.
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.
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).
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Shesons Lodge Hotel, Canteen Area, Along, Old Coca Cola Deport.
Stay safe
[edit]Be aware of the security situation in the region, as Yobe State has been targeted by Boko Haram extremists