Lokoja LGA

Abstract

Lokoja is a city in Nigeria. It lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers and is the capital of Kogi State.[2] While the Oworo, Bassa Nge and Nupe[3] are indigenous to the area, other ethnic groups of Nigeria, including the Kupa-Nupe, Hausa, Ebira, Igala, Igbo, Bini/Edo, and Tiv[3] have recently established themselves. Projected to be the third fastest growing African continent city between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.93% growth. [4][5] It was listed a second class township by the 1917 township ordinance of the colonial administration. This shows that Lokoja is an old city.[6]