Fugar
Edo, Nigeria
Why visit Fugar?
Fugar is a town in Edo State, the headquarters of Etsako Central local government area. It is the ancestral home of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria's former head of state, and the Abubakar family compound is a local landmark. Fugar is an Afenmai (Etsako) town known for its traditional architecture and the annual Odumu festival. The town's economy is based on yam, cassava, rice, and livestock farming.
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By Plane
Benin Airport (BNI) is about 150 km south.
By Car / Road
Fugar is on the Auchi–Lokoja road, about 30 minutes north of Auchi. Buses between Auchi and Lokoja pass through.
Okada serve the town.
What are the things to do?
Abubakar family compound — the ancestral home of Nigeria's former head of state
Fugar Market — the local trading centre
Etsako Central Council HQ
Visit the Abubakar compound — a piece of Nigerian political history
Attend the Odumu festival — the annual Afenmai celebration
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Afenmai dishes are available at local bukas.
Where to drink?
Palm wine and bottled drinks.
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Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.
What should you buy?
Yam, rice, cassava, and livestock at the market.
Where to go next?
- Auchi — 30 min south
- Lokoja — 1.5 hr north (Kogi State)
- Okene — 1 hr north
Nearby in Edo
More places to explore around Fugar.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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