Shendam
Plateau, Nigeria
Why visit Shendam?
Shendam is a historic town in southern Plateau State, the headquarters of Shendam local government area. It was an important colonial administrative centre and is one of the oldest towns on the Plateau. Shendam is known for its traditional ruler, the Long Goemai, and the annual Goemai Cultural Festival. The town lies in the fertile lowlands south of the Plateau escarpment, supporting rice, yam, and cassava farming. Shendam's market is a busy trading centre.
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By Plane
Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) is about 100 km north-west.
By Car / Road
Shendam is on the Jos–Langtang road, about 2 hours south of Jos. Buses from Jos pass through.
Okada serve the town.
What are the things to do?
Long Goemai's Palace — the traditional palace
Goemai Cultural Festival grounds
Shendam Market
Attend the Goemai Cultural Festival — traditional dances and music
Shop at the market
Explore the lowland farmland
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Plateau lowland cuisine.
Where to drink?
Tea and bottled drinks.
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Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.
What should you buy?
Rice, yam, and cassava.
Where to go next?
- Langtang — 30 min east
- Pankshin — 1 hr north
- Jos — 2 hr north-west
Nearby in Plateau
More places to explore around Shendam.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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