North Central Nigeria is a region of Nigeria. It is the larger chunk of the Nigerian Middle Belt, and is composed of the following states: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory.

Regions

Federal Capital Territory A federal territory mostly comprised of Abuja, the beautiful, purpose-built national capital city holding many of Nigeria's national monuments.

Benue State Colloquially called the "Food basket of the nation", Benue State is one of the biggest farming states in Nigeria.

Kogi State

Kwara State

Nasarawa State

Niger State The largest state in Nigeria (by area) named after the River Niger.

Plateau State

Cities

Federal Capital Territory

• 1 Abuja — the beautiful, purpose-built national capital city

Benue State

• 2 Makurdi — the food basket of the nation
• 3 Gboko
• 4 Katsina-ala

Kogi State

• 5 Lokoja — the administrative capital of Kogi State.
• 6 Kabba — a trade centre for the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area
• 7 Okene

Kwara State

• 8 Ilorin — a multicultural gateway between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria
• 9 Esiẹ
• 10 Offa
• 11 Omu-Aran — the Head Post of the Igbomina land

Nasarawa State

• 12 Lafia
• 13 Mararaba

Niger State

• 14 Minna — Capital city of Niger State.
• 15 Bida
• 16 Jebba

Plateau State

• 17 Jos — one of the oldest cities in Nigeria, it is the home of many cultures
• 18 Lamingo

Other destinations

• 1 Kainji National Park — mostly made up of savanna forest
• 2 Yankari National Park — a large wildlife park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna
• 3 Jos Wildlife Park — home to reptiles, birds, elephants, and lions

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