Patigi

Patigi is a riverine town in Kwara State, the headquarters of Patigi local government area. It lies on the banks of the Niger River in the northern part of the state. Patigi is known for its fishing economy, with a large fish market supplying dried and smoked fish across Kwara. The Patigi Regatta, an annual boat-racing and cultural festival on the Niger, is the town's major event. Rice and sugarcane are also cultivated in the floodplain.

By Plane

Ilorin International Airport (ILR) is about 150 km south.

By Car / Road

Patigi is north of Lafiagi on the road to Mokwa. Buses from Ilorin (2.5 hr) serve the route. The road can be rough.

Okada and canoes.

• Niger River at Patigi — wide river views

• Patigi Fish Market — one of the largest fish markets in Kwara

• Patigi Regatta grounds — where the boat racing takes place

• Attend the Patigi Regatta — boat races and cultural displays (usually December)

• Buy fish at the market — fresh and smoked varieties

• Boat trip on the Niger

Fresh fish and yam dishes.

Tea and bottled drinks.

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

Fish is the main product — fresh, smoked, and dried.

• Lafiagi — 1 hr south
• Jebba — 1.5 hr south-west
• Mokwa — 45 min north (Niger State)