Every time we hear of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, etc. But there are many other states in Nigeria that are worth visiting. For instance, Gombe State. This State’s slogan is the Jewel of Savannah.Read more about Did you know?Gombe State used to be an emirate under the Sokoto Caliphate in the pre-Nigeria era and part of the Bauch post-independence. Though Fulani is the most predominant language spoken in Gombe, other languages and tribes coexist here. Such as Tera, Bolewa, Kanuri, Hausa and Tangale. Gombe has produced some notable people, like the novelist Helon Habila, minister of communication Isa Ali Patanmi, former minister of environment in Nigeria, and UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohamed amongst others.So if you ever find yourself in Gombe, here are some places you should check out.
Lake Dadin Kowa
Those interested in Natural sites for sightseeing will love this lake. You can swim there and explore nature. The Federal Government had plans to make the lake into an irrigation expansive scheme. And plans to build a dam by this Lake have been underway since 2019.
Emir of Gombe Palace
The architecture of the Palace will leave you awestruck. If you want to know more about Gombe, this is one place to get that information. From the ruler and his palace guards’ outfit to the narration of the emergence of Gombe as a state, there is a lot to learn about the people and culture of Gombe.
Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium
Looking for a place to interact with the locals? Taking part in some sporting activities here at the stadium is a good place to go. You can partake in local football, races, and other exercises. It used to be known as Gombe FC, but it is a multi-use stadium, not for football only. It is a suitable spot to relax, play, exercise, and mingle.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Gombe Lawanti International Airport
This airport, formerly known as Sani Abacha International Airport, is operational for both domestic and international flights. This airport terminal is well maintained. The asphalt runway road is well-lit to allow night commercial activities for nighttime arrivals or departures. It is good for sightseeing, especially when compared to other airports.
Mbormi Battleground
While this site might look like nothing fancy, it is a historical location. Right now, it is an abandoned settlement site with evidence of archaeological remains and the three marked graves of the leaders of the Sokoto caliphate. It is also an edutainment site where local drama groups reenact the battle for visitors. This is the place where the reign of the Sokoto Caliphate ended in 1903. Word on the street is some people selected this spot as one of the five sites in Nigeria to be part of the World Islamic Heritage List.Do you live in Gombe? Tell us something amazing about your State that people should know.SourceHotels ngPremium TimesInformation To KnowNigerian Electrical HubFeatured image source: THISDAYLIVEGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
