Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Kaduna (Nigeria). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, Sultan Bello Mosque, and Lugard Footbridge. Also, be sure to include Murtala Square in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Kaduna (Kaduna).
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Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market
Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, also known as Kaduna Central Market, is the biggest marketplace located in the centre of Kaduna the capital of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is bordered by Kaduna North to the northeast and Kaduna South to the southwest. The market is one of the largest economic hub of the northern Nigeria region, one of the busiest transportation yard, Ahmadu Bello Way is the major express way that links to various part of the market.
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, once visited the market to empower traders. He was accompanied by Governor of Kaduna State Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai.[1]
Sultan Bello Mosque
Sultan Bello Mosque also known as The Kaduna Central Mosque, is one of the largest mosques in Kaduna State, Nigeria, built in 1962. It is named after the then Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Bello the son of Usman dan Fodio. The present Chief Imam of the mosque is Suleiman Muhammad Adam, a former lecturer in the department of Arabic and Islamic studies Kaduna State University.[2]
Lugard Footbridge
Pedestrian bridge. The Lugard Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge located in Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State, Nigeria.[3]
Murtala Square
Recreation center in Nasarawa, Nigeria. Murtala Muhammed Square is a public square in the City of Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria formerly known as the Kaduna Race Course. Its renamed in honour of the then military Head of State Murtala Ramat Muhammed.[4]
Arewa House
Museum in Kaduna, Nigeria. Arewa House is centre for research and historical documentations under Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, located in Kaduna, Kaduna State, in Northwest Nigeria. It is also serves as a center for historical documentation and research of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Dr Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu is the current Director of the House.[5]