# Anyigba

Anyigba is a town in the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. It is the home of Kogi State University.

## Understand

Anyigba is primarily populated by the Igala tribe. Igala is the main language spoken here, although you will also hear Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Egbira and others. Islam is the predominant religion of the people of Anyigba, but traditional African religions and Christianity are also practised here.
In 2012, it was home to 190,000 people.
In the colonial era, it was known as "Ayangba" or "Ayamgba".

### Climate

The wet season lasts from April to October with rainfall peaking in September. The dry season from November to March is characterized by the northeast tradewind, known as the Harmattan.

## Get in

By bus You can travel to Anyigba, Kogi State by bus from major cities like Abuja, Benin, Lagos. There are numerous transport services to help get into Anyigba such as ABC Transport, God is Good motors, Big Joe Motors, Young shall grow and other suitable transport companies are available.

## Get around

By bus Buses can easily be gotten around Dekina at parks or the ones plying the road at that time.
By tricycle Tricycle can be seen all around the roads most times.

## See

* 7.4852437.1858441 Kogi State University (Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Anyigba Kogi State), Kogi State University, P.M.B 1008, Anyigba, Km 8 Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 8033584418, +234 8057985581. University. (updated Dec 2022)

## Do

* The annual Ote-ibegwu festival is a feast to celebrate the dead ancestors (ancestral spirit).

## Eat

* 7.4831817.1854241 Willies Food. 8AM-10:30PM. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4894647.1700892 Calton tasty food. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4756387.1821143 The Diner. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4913117.176024 Majio Restaurant, Km 1 Anyigba, Ankpa Road, ☏ +234 7055239992. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4913117.176025 Chubi's Kitchen, opposite Dangana boys hostel, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4933437.1736526 MAF-J Restaurant, ☏ +234 8069433081. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.5245477.1939867 Choppies and Crispy Foods, Beside Revenue office, Ankpa Road, opposite KSU stadium,, ☏ +234 8069969339. Restaurant (dine-in, takeaway and delivery services). (updated Dec 2022)

## Sleep

* 7.4838737.204141 Sparta Hotels and Suites, Opposite Kogi State University. Hotel. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4933487.1714632 Beloved Luxury Hotel, Apata Okenne Old Egume Road. Hotel. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.5234467.1636083 M&G Guest House, Along Anyigba-Lokoja Express Way, ☏ +234 8036484036. Hotel. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4959887.1999334 Ome Motel, Ankpan Express Road, Egume. Motel: a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.4923437.1680415 De-King Hotel, Abuja Area. Hotel. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.493057.1735586 Harbour Bay Guest Inn, Apata-Okene, Along Old Egume Road. Restaurant. (updated Dec 2022)

## Go next

* Okene