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
- π Lokoja β the administrative capital of Kogi State.
- π Kabba β a trade centre for the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area
- π Okene
Other destinations
- π Kainji National Park β mostly made up of savanna forest
- π Yankari National Park β a large wildlife park, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna
- π Jos Wildlife Park β home to reptiles, birds, elephants, and lions
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