Bukuru

Bukuru is a major town in Plateau State, located just south of Jos. It is a key industrial and agricultural centre, home to the Jos Steel Rolling Mill and a large fruit juice processing plant. Bukuru lies in the Jos Plateau's tin-mining belt and still has visible mining ponds and spoil heaps. The town's market is known for fresh produce, especially Irish potatoes, vegetables, and fruits. Bukuru is a gateway to the scenic hinterlands of southern Plateau.

By Plane

Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) is about 30 km north.

By Car / Road

Bukuru is on the Jos–Shendam road, just 15 minutes south of Jos. Buses and taxis from Jos pass through constantly.

Keke and okada serve the town.

• Jos Steel Rolling Mill — a major industrial plant

• Bukuru Market — a large market for potatoes and vegetables

• Mining ponds — the tin-mining landscape

• Shop at Bukuru Market — fresh produce from the Jos Plateau

• Visit the steel mill area — see the industrial zone

• Explore the mining ponds — a unique landscape

Plateau cuisine includes potato dishes and beans.

Tea, zobo, and bottled drinks.

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

Irish potatoes, vegetables, fruits, and crafts.

• Jos — 15 min north, the state capital
• Vom — 15 min north-west
• Barkin Ladi — 20 min south