Riyom
Plateau, Nigeria
About Riyom
Riyom is a town in Plateau State, the headquarters of Riyom local government area. It lies in a scenic highland area of the Jos Plateau with dramatic rocky hills, deep valleys, and cool temperatures. Riyom is a centre for the Berom people and their cultural traditions, including the annual Nzem Berom festival. The town's economy is based on Irish potato, maize, and vegetable farming, as well as tourism drawn by the area's natural beauty and hiking trails.
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By Plane
Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) is about 50 km north-east.
By Train
By Car / Road
Riyom is west of Jos on the Jos–Bokkos road, about 1 hour from Jos. Buses and taxis serve the route.
Okada serve the town.
Things to do
Riyom Hills — dramatic rocky formations and scenic valleys
Nzem Berom festival grounds
Riyom Market
Hike the Riyom Hills — one of the most scenic areas on the Jos Plateau
Attend the Nzem Berom festival — Berom cultural celebration
Photography — the landscape is stunning
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Plateau cuisine at local bukas.
Cafes & Nightlife
Tea and bottled drinks.
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Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.
What to buy
Irish potatoes, maize, and local crafts.
Go next
- Jos — 1 hr north-east
- Bokkos — 30 min south
- Mangu — 45 min south-east
Nearby in Plateau
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