By Chioma Obinagwam
Nigeria with its diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage, offers numerous tourist destinations across its 36 states.
Confiance News has curated some notable tourist destinations in each state.
Abia State: Arochukwu Long Juju Slave Route, National War Museum Umuahia, Ngodo Isuochi Beach.
Adamawa State: Sukur Cultural Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mambilla Plateau, Gashaka-Gumti National Park.
Akwa Ibom State: Ikot Abasi Beach, Ibeno Beach, Ibom Plaza and Unity Park, National Museum of Colonial History.
Anambra State: Ogbunike Caves, Agulu Lake, Nnamdi Azikiwe Mausoleum, Amawbia Royal Palace.
Bauchi State: Yankari National Park, Sumu Wildlife Park, Gubi Lake, Wikki Warm Springs.
Bayelsa State: Niger Delta Mangrove Swamps, Ox-Bow Lake, Kaiama Museum, Akassa Lighthouse.
Benue State: Ikwe Wildlife Park, Tor Tiv Palace, Apa Agila Carnival, Benue River.
Borno State: Chad Basin National Park, Kanuri Cultural Centre, Lake Chad, Shehu’s Palace.
Cross River State: Obudu Mountain Resort, Cross River National Park, Agbokim Waterfalls, Tinapa Resort.
Delta State: Otuogu Beach, Abraka Turf and Country Club, Oloibiri Oil Museum, Asaba Mall.
Ebonyi State: Amanchore Cave, Ndibe Beach, Nwida Cultural Dance, Edda Sand Beach.
Edo State: Benin City National Museum, Oba Palace, Ososo Tourist Centre, Okomu National Park.
Ekiti State: Arinta Waterfalls, Ikogosi Warm Springs, Fajuyi Memorial Park, Olosunta Hills.
Enugu State: Nike Lake Resort, Ngwo Pine Forest and Waterfall, Milken Hill, Nkanu East Local Government Headquarters.
Gombe State: Gombe Game Reserve, Bima Footprints, Dadin Kowa Dam, Buba Yero Hill.
Imo State: Oguta Lake Resort, Mbari Cultural Centre, Nekede Botanical Garden, Amadioha Shrine.
Jigawa State: Kano City Walls, Gidan Makama Museum, Dutse Emir’s Palace, Taura Giant Footprints.
Kaduna State: Kaduna National Museum, Kajuru Castle, Nok Village, Matsirga Waterfalls.
Kano State: Emir’s Palace, Gidan Makama Museum, Dala Hills, Kurmi Market.
Katsina State: Gobarau Minaret, Emir’s Palace, Kusugu Well, Katsina City Walls.
Kebbi State: Argungu Fishing Festival, Kanta Museum, Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Museum, Kainji Lake.
Kogi State: Confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue, Mount Patti, Ogugu Lake, Lord Lugard’s Residence.
Kwara State: Owu Waterfalls, Esie Museum, Dada Pottery, Agbonna Hill.
Lagos State: Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery, Tarkwa Bay Beach, National Museum Lagos.
Nasarawa State: Farin Ruwa Waterfall, Akiri Warm Springs, Doma Dam, Aso Rock.
Niger State: Gurara Waterfalls, Kainji Lake National Park.
Ogun State: Olumo Rock, Abeokuta Centenary Hall, Abeokuta, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta
African Heritage Research Library and Cultural Centre, Adeyipo Village
Omo Forest Reserve, Ijebu Waterside
Agbele Rock Formation, Ijebu Igbo
Ondo State:
Idanre Hills, Idanre
Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, Erin Ijesha
Owo Museum of Antiquities, Owo
Ebomi Lake, Arogbo
Igbo Olodumare, Okeigbo
Igbokoda Waterfront, Igbokoda
Osun State:
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Osogbo
Nike Art Gallery, Osogbo
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls, Erin-Ijesha
Ile-Ife Museum, Ile-Ife
Olumirin Waterfalls, Erin-Ijesha
Nike’s Grove, Ile-Ife
Oyo State:
University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, Ibadan
Cocoa House, Ibadan
Ibadan National Museum, Ibadan
Agodi Gardens, Ibadan
Mapo Hall, Ibadan
Old Oyo National Park, Oyo
Plateau State:
Jos Wildlife Park, Jos
Shere Hills, Jos
Solomon Lar Amusement Park, Jos
Riyom Rock Formation, Riyom
Jos Museum, Jos
Kurra Falls, Pankshin.
Rivers State:
Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, Port Harcourt
Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt
Bonny Island, Bonny
Port Harcourt Zoo, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Port Harcourt
Trans-Amadi Gardens, Port Harcourt.
Sokoto State:
Sultan’s Palace, Sokoto
Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Museum, Sokoto
Arkilla Gardens, Sokoto
Sokoto State Museum, Sokoto
Shehu Kangiwa Square, Sokoto
Sokoto Central Market, Sokoto
Taraba State:
Mambilla Plateau, Gembu
Gashaka-Gumti National Park, Serti
Jibu Rock Formation, Lau
Gumpti Park, Jalingo
Ibi Fishing Festival, Ibi
Kpambo Waterfall, Takum.
Yobe State:
Karasuwa Waterfalls, Karasuwa
Damaturu Central Mosque, Damaturu
Geidam Crocodile Pond, Geidam
Wawan Rafi, Damaturu
Yunusari Hot Spring, Yunusari
Fune Hills, Fune
Zamfara State:
Kajuru Castle, Kajuru
Zamfara State Museum, Gusau
Dutsi Rock Paintings, Kaura Namoda
Kofar Kaura Bridge, Gusau
Maru Fishing Festival, Maru
Gusau Dam.
