Images of Ebiraland

By Ismail M. Kabir The Ekuku cave, located about 200 meters from Ekuku Dam in Okene is an amazing site. Historically, it was a hideout for Ebira warriors but now provides shelter for farmers in the present day Ebira land. The entirely natural landscape is an awesome vista covers about 15 hectares, stretching through the Upogoro forests. The beautiful valley of Uruku-Are, as the landscape is locally called is covered with tall palm trees and ever-green shrubs that reminds one of the spectacular view from the popular movie, Journey to the Mysterious Island. When EbiraView team visited the cave some years back, three farmers were taking shelter after the long day of their usual non-mechanised tilling and cultivation. One of the farmers, an elder in his early 70s said that he has farmed in the area for about three decades. "In the early 80s, I was returning from the farm with a heavy bunch of Banana. A white tourist suddenly appeared from the bushes with a camer...

It was a special Friday on the 11th of November 2011 otherwise regarded as 11-11-11 and the Sallah (Eid ul-Adha) holiday just ended. As a farewell to the holiday, we embarked on a tour around Ebira Natural sites to explore their Tourism Potentials.Our first call was at the Cowrie Mountain (Ataba Uto) in Eika, Okehi LGA of Kogi State. Accompanied by a local TV crew, we embarked on the long trek uphill the ancient settlement of Eika people. After hours of sweat and fun, we re-organised and headed for one of Ebira greatest treasure, the Upogo Waterfall. UPOGO WATERFALL Located in a remote thicket, about a kilometer from the Check-point axis of the Okene-Ajaokuta highway, the Upogo Waterfall is a rocky cliff that spreads about 250m from its foot uphill. The Waterfall is a beautiful sight to behold as it snakes down the rocky channel to a stream at its foot. There is sandy ground that forms a perfect platform for picnic and flat rocks for sun bath. Hidden from public knowl...

Aerial View of Okene from Okene-eba Total Filling Station Junction, Okene

MOUNTAIN OF COWRIES - Ebira ancestral settlement newly discovered by a local movie crew in search of a remote shooting location. Over 90 minutes trek uphill from the main Eika Ohizenyi community, the mountain top is a MUST visit for adventure seekers, tourists and archaeologists alike. With money (cowry) vaults scattered across the landscape, the area reveals the resourcefulness of the dwellers while dry animal carcasses and arrow heads testify to the original art of Ebira people; Hunting. More gallery of Ebira heritage here >>>

The Jamaat of the late Sheik Ahmad Rufai, the leader of Teriqat Jamaat and the great islamic leader of Ebiraland, has erected an edifice in the memory of the revered religious leader. This multi million naira edifice, now regarded as Idoji Central mosque, is breathetaking and is a replacement to the old structure of Sheik Ahmad Rufai Mosque. Situated in Idoji along Okene-Auchi road, the mosque is an eye-catcher for the travelers. According to a source who spoke to EbiraView around the area, the mosque building was financed chiefly by the late sheik's children so as to immortalise the cleric and his legacy. EbiraView hopes to embark on a community wide coverage of major Ebira worship centers, soon. Keep a date!

When people visit Ebiraland for the first time, the usual amazement is the availability of nearly every facility, service and of course relaxation desired by the visitor. Communications (i.e phone networks and internet services), transportation and other services required of a visitor is available here and there. Talking about accoomodation, besides other exquisite places like DeVilla Guest House, Kekere Guest Palace, Dabras Hotel and more, DeHilltop Guest House stands out! The location, architecture, space, furnishing, serenity and other facilities make it a must stay place for comfort seeking guest. Located on the hilly area of Anyoke, the Guest house is vast, stylish, captivating and overlooks Anyoke, Ogaminana and other parts of Adavi LG of Ebiraland. The architectural works is superb, the finishing is simply classy and the suites...exquisite! DeHilltop Guest House is indeed a home away from home

The farmland around the cave A farmer relaxing with a cob of roasted corn inside the cave EbiraView technical officer entering the cave with a roasted corn served by the farmers Abdulkabir (the webmaster) sharing the corn with the farmers Top of the Dam