A fairly
bustling metropolis combined with some of the most famous salt lakes in
Nigeria, this southeastern State is known for being peopled by the very
industrious Igbo ethnic group. Located in the southeast geopolitical
zone of Nigeria, Ebonyi State was created in 1996 and it is called “the
salt of the nation” because of its huge salt deposit. The state is
divided into thirteen local government areas which include Abakaliki,
Afikpo South, Afikpo North, Ebonyi, Effium, Ezza, Ezza South, Ikwo,
Ishielu, Ivo, Ohaozara, Ohaukwu and Onicha. Ebonyi has its perks which
have encouraged tourist to flood the state with a population 1,739,136.
Ebonyi
State is indeed blessed with many destinations that are alluring,
charming and beautiful. The capital city of Ebonyi is Abakaliki.
Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal unleash the sights and
sounds of Ebonyi to enable you have a hassle free journey.
Top Four sites
The Abakaliki Golf Course
The
Abakaliki Golf Course is both a tourist destination and relaxation spot.
It will be a wholesome experience if you can play golf by swinging a
few holes alongside friends and other tourists. The Abakaliki Golf
Course is of international standard and it is also thoroughly well kept.
You can learn how to play golf but if you are not interested in
playing, you can simply watch and cheer the players. At the golf course,
friends are quickly made which is the more reason you should check it
out as it is peopled by top business executives and government
functionaries. It is located at the Abakaliki Township stadium and has a
clubhouse, practice facilities, as well as a snack bar
Okposi Salt Lake
You have
unfinished business with Ebonyi if you do not check out the Okposi Salt
Lake. This is because salt is a natural resource in the state which it
is known and it is a must see. A visit to the lake will offer you a
firsthand experience of the traditional salt making process and how
women engage in the thriving business of salt trading. Salt production
has existed for about 400 years in Okposi Okwu. The trade was discovered
by two hunters namely Ekwuna Chita and Uta Anoo. You can be magnanimous
and buy the salt as a souvenir.
Abakaliki Greater Rice Husks
The
igbos are known to be incredibly industrious. Their sense of industry
and craftsmanship is amazing. You will find in any legal business.
Hence, it is not surprising, they cultivate rice, process it and over
the years, until it became a source of livelihood for the people of
Abakaliki. You will see rice husks piled into huge heaps which is a
significant proof of how the trade has survived for decades. The rice
mill industry serves is the source of the local rice delivered to most
Nigerian homes. The rice husks have become sort of landmark for the
people of Ebonyi State and they are proud of it.
Unwana Golden Sand Beach
These golden sand beaches are one of the top attractions in Ebonyi
State. They are usually a beehive of activities at weekends and public
holidays as fun seekers gather there for parties and other social
events. Both are ideal for relaxation, sport fishing, swimming, sun
bathing, yatchting and canoe racing
Shopping
Most of
the stores are located in the capital city. These small scale malls are
more popular in the just-evolving state. There are also mega malls you
can do your shopping. These stalls stores are King Nancy provision stores, Omeh Okoro ventures and Michael provision.
Sleeping
The
hotels in Ebonyi are quite affordable and inexpensive. The price range
is between N5,000 and N10,000. Some of the hotels are Salt Lake Hotel, Ebonyi Hotel Abakaliki, Grace Court Hotel & Salts, and Klasson Suites Limited. You can select other amazing hotels among the 72 available ones on Jovago.com.
Unwinding
Abakaliki is the most important city in
Ebonyi and it is where all the restaurants and nightclubs-for the night
crawlers- are concentrated. You can get a good and tasty plate of goat
head or ‘Isiewu’ or a plate of yummy pepper soup with a cup of newly
tapped palm wine (the best palm wine is tapped in south-east Nigeria) .
With these plates, you are on your way to having an exhilarating time in
Ebonyi. If you do not fancy the palm wine and pepper soup or goat head
ritual, you can try their delicious local cuisine in the following
restaurants – Ogbuefi joint, Flavour Gardens and Restaurant, Paradise Bush Bar, and D Base Bar.
Fun fact
A
popular staple in Nigeria is Rice. In homes and at parties it is a must
consumed carb. Despite the Abakaliki rice, Nigerians still prefer to
import rice from other parts of the world. Well, perhaps it is good that
#BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira is trending on social media. Perhaps, someday,
Abakaliki rice will be the rice eaten in every Nigerian home. The rice
is very delicious.
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