The Confluence and the Colonial Ghosts

Chidi arrives in Lokoja after a six-hour drive from Idanre, climbs Mount Patti for the Niger-Benue confluence, visits Lugard's rest house and the Iron of Liberty, and navigates the town's colonial history, markets, and river-port life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nigeria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nigeria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor. Chidi Okafor is in Lokoja, Nigeria. Places in this episode: Mount Patti, Lugard Rest House, National Museum of Colonial History, Iron of Liberty, The Spot / Papa Randa Square, Old Market, Kpata Fish Market, Felele. Covered: Mount Patti and confluence viewpoint, Lokoja colonial history and landmarks, Local food: okpa, amala, egusi, Practical costs: transport, lodging, meals, Safety and flooding awareness. Chapters:00:00 Ganaja motor park01:04 Mount Patti02:32 National Museum of Colonial History04:07 Old Market05:34 Felele06:38 Foodcastle Lokoja07:43 Quiet hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lokoja #KogiState #NigeriaTravel #NigerBenueConfluence #MountPatti #ColonialHistory #IronOfLiberty #LugardRestHouse #LokojaFood #AmalaAndEgusi #OkpaSnack #LokojaNigerRiver #TravelNigeria #NigeriaPodcast #InlandNigeria #ConfluenceView https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nigeria/