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Niger–Benue Confluence, Lokoja
Lokoja, Kogi State
The meeting of Nigeria's two great rivers, seen from the Mount Patti escarpment above Lokoja.
Samlawal (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting information
- Address
- Mount Patti, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- Half a day
Open in Google Maps Coordinates 7.8023, 6.7333
About this place
Historical accounts describe nineteenth-century European expeditions using the Niger and Benue as routes inland, with Lokoja developing as a base at the junction. The town's mixed communities reflect its long role as a river crossroads.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Lokoja and the wider Kogi State.
Mount Patti LokojaA flat-topped hill above Lokoja with wide views over the Niger valley. 1–2 hours
Lord Lugard House LokojaColonial-era residence in Lokoja associated with the early administration of Northern Nigeria. 1–2 hours
Iron of Liberty, Lokoja LokojaA historic monument in Lokoja marking the town's role in the ending of the slave trade locally. 1–2 hours
European Cemetery, Lokoja LokojaA colonial-period burial ground in Lokoja associated with early European administrators and traders. 1–2 hours
Ohinoyi of Ebiraland's Palace OkeneThe palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene and the focus of Ebira ceremonial life. 1–2 hours
Attah of Igala's Palace IdahThe traditional seat of the Attah of Igala in Idah, centre of Igala royal culture. 1–2 hours
Plan the rest of your visit
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Sources and verification
Status: Reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-20.
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