Asaba

Capital City of Delta State, Nigeria.

Asaba is a town in Delta State, South South Nigeria. It is also the administrative capital of the state and falls at the west bank of River Niger.

Understand

Asaba originated from the exclamation Ahabam, a quote from the Nnebisi the founding father of Asaba, meaning "I have chosen well". Igbo is the native language of Asaba and 95% of the residents speak Igbo.

A street in Asaba, Summit road

The city of Asaba was founded in 1884 and was once the colonial capital of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate. Between 1886 and 1900, it hosted the Royal Niger Company, which the British authorities set up to stimulate trade and the exportation of goods to England. The River Niger is a trans-African link beginning from East Africa and down into the Atlantic Ocean. Asaba forms a connector between western, eastern and northern Nigeria through the River Niger from the north and via the Asaba Niger Bridge. The Asaba Niger bridge is an east-west link and a Nigeria landmark.

Asaba lies approximately 6 degrees north of the equator and about the same distance east of the meridian; about 160 km north of where the River Niger flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The greater Asaba occupies an area of about 300 km². It maintains an average tropical temperature of 90 °F (32 °C) during the dry season and an average fertile rainfall of 15 cm during the rainy season. Asaba is known to be rich in crude oil.

Climate

The climate in Asaba is tropical. There is less rainfall in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature in Asaba is 26.8 °C (80.2 °F). About 1331 mm (52.4 inch) of precipitation falls annually. The most precipitation falls is in September with an average of 206 mm (8.1 inch) while the precipitation level in January drops really low to a mere 8 mm (0.3 inch).

February has the highest temperature in which the average temperature reaches up to 29.0 °C (84.3 °F) while August has the lowest average temperature of the year with 5.0 °C (76.9 °F).

The best time to visit are January, April, May, October, November, December.

Get in

By plane

  • 🌍 Asaba international airport (ABB ), Asaba, ☏ +2349038938546. The airport handles domestic services connecting the city to Nigeria's major metropolitan centres. There are duty-free stores, a bar, a restaurant, a children's room, and a lounge for business and social activities. Free Wi-Fi. (updated Jun 2021)

By bus

You can get into Asaba by booking a seat with bus companies like Delta line, Yusuf Oniyan, Okin Express, Ife-Ire Transit which offers daily services from major cities (Ibadan,Ilorin, Lagos).

The price these bus companies charges varies. Fare from Ilorin to Asaba ranges from ₦14,100 to ₦15,000 (2023). It is approximately a 9-hr journey from Ilorin.

Get around

There are mini buses and cabs available at different landmarks to move around in Asaba.

See

  • The statue of the Omu. The name “Omu” in their local dialect means “palm frond", and palm frond means “fertility”. The palm tree is female, and the frond connotes fertility. The statue of Omu represents the women's leader and voice. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Princess Ojife statue. The story of Princess Ojife speaks on how she saved her people. The people cried to the gods for help and a human sacrifice was required which Princess Ojife offered with her only daughter to save the Asaba people. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Grand Hotel Asaba. The Grand Hotel sits on the Niger River and it's a nice place to enjoy the elegant atmosphere and statues. (updated Jun 2021)
  • The Asaba Heritage Centre, It displays the history and culture of the city
  • The Nike Lake Resort,a great area for leisure and pleasure
  • Asaba Independence Square, a historical marker that commemorates the location of the designation of Asaba as the capital of the then Western Nigeria
  • The Asaba Stadium
  • Nelson Mandela Garden of 95 Trees (Mandela Garden of 95 Trees), Asaba International Airport, Delta state. Located within Asaba International Airport. It is named after Nelson Mandela, with design in the shape of the map of Africa which also features life-sized bronze statue of Nelson Mandela, the 95 trees are planted to symbolize the Robben memorial, freedom mini-gardens, well-landscaped terraced fences made of hedge plants, concrete walkways, state-of-the-art restrooms with adequate parking space. (updated Aug 2024)

Do

  • 🌍 Second Niger bridge. This bridge over the Niger, built in 1965, connects the cities of Asaba in the Delta state on the western bank and Onitsha in the Anambra state on the eastern bank. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Landers Brother Anchorage Monument. The anchorage is a kind of memorial in honour of the Lander Brothers who anchored in Asaba in the 18th century during their expedition to discover where the River Niger entered the Atlantic Ocean. (updated Jun 2021)

Buy

  • 🌍 Ogbeogonogo market, Nnebisi Road, Umuonaje, ☏ +234 706 335 0490. 8AM - 6PM. (updated Jan 2023)
  • 🌍 Okwe market, Market square, Okwe. 7AM - 8:30PM. (updated Jan 2023)
  • Abraka Market, Cablepoint. 6AM - 8PM. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Asaba Modern Market, Nut Road, Umuagu,. 8AM - 9PM. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Midwifery Market, Behind midwifery market, Okpanam Rd, GRA Phase I, ☏ +234 816 162 4528. 24/7. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Iyanga Market, Coka express, Chief Ezenwa Street, off Ibusa Road. Su-Tu 7:30AM - 6PM. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Oko market

Eat

  • 🌍 Chefnfoodiz, Chukwufumnanya Back of NTA. M-F 8AM-5PM. Curbside pickup, no delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Rodina Restaurant, Asaba, Government House Rd, Umuagu. 7AM - 10PM. Service options: Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Delta food mart, Kilometer 10 Peculiar Building Delta, Anwai Road, GRA Phase I. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
  • K P R Restaurant, DLA Rd, Umuagu. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Iyara Side African Kitchen, Okpanam Rd, GRA Phase I, ☏ +234 706 685 7306. 9AM - 7PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Igho's kitchen, 6, junior staff quaters road, off Okpanam Rd, 320211, ☏ +234 806 267 7876. 24/7. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Afroview kitchen, Afroview Hotel and Apartments, off Maria Babangida Way, Central Area, ☏ +234 907 520 8072. 9AM - 5PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Events Center Okpanam Road, opposite DBS junction, ☏ +234 813 033 0910. 11AM - 10PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jan 2023)
  • 🌍 Peptoma Tasty Cuisine, Okpanam Rd, GRA Phase I, ☏ +234 802 324 3901. 10AM - 5PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jan 2023)
  • kilimanjaro restaurant, Nnebisi road, Isieke. closes 10PM. (updated Jan 2023)
  • Chicken Republic, 5PRR+XH4, Dennis Osadebe Way, Cable Point, ☏ +234 8061495792. closes 9PM. (updated Jan 2023)
  • The Rodinia Restaurant & Bar, 3 Ogochukwu Moyeta Street, Off Summit/DLA Road, ☏ +234 703 062 5563, +234 808 007 0615, . M-Sa 8AM-8PM. A local and intercontinental dishes (updated Jul 2024)
  • Bits and Pieces, 42 Okpanam Road, ☏ +234 811 345 8337. (updated Jul 2024)
  • Century 22 Restaurant & Lounge, Opposite Chief Magisterate Court, Before Koka Junction, Ibusa Road, ☏ +234 805 612 3267, . Best quality food and confectionery (updated Jul 2024)
  • D-Point Kitchen, No. 1 Frank Apokwu Crescent, ☏ +234 803 807 4811. African and continental dishes (updated Jul 2024)
  • De Iceberg Restaurant and Lounge, No 1, Infant Jesus Road, Government House Road, ☏ +234 816 720 2813. Daily 8PM-6AM. An exclusive restaurant with a classy bar and night-life facility that serves delicious continental cuisines, Nigerian dishes and drinks (updated Jul 2024)
  • Divine Kitchen, 14B Obi Okolotu Way, Behind Usonia, ☏ +234 803 421 3485, +234 806 895 5434. Divine Kitchen is a restaurant that serves deliciously prepared local and inter continental dishes (updated Jul 2024)
  • Espana Grillz Restaurant & Cocktail, Plot 130 Okpanam Road, Adjacent Swiss Spirit Madezok hotel, ☏ +234 803 665 2824, . Nigerian Local dishes (updated Jul 2024)
  • Exquis Platter, No 2 Bright Ndubisi street, off Okpanam Road, ☏ +234 701 078 4543, +234 705 111 2004, . Intercontinental cuisines and assorted local dishes (updated Jul 2024)
  • New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Events Center Okpanam Road, Opposite DBS Junction, ☏ +234 813 033 0910, +234 805 550 0627. Daily 11AM-10PM. Chinese dishes and Nigerian local varieties (updated Jul 2024)
  • Qubes Restaurant, No 24 Anwai Road, ☏ +234 811 920 3352. Nigerian dishes, baked food and soft drinks (updated Jul 2024)

Drink

Most bars, cafes or lounges usually includes a restaurant.

  • The Rodinia Restaurant and Bar, Summit Junction by Rain Oil filling Station, ☏ +234 703 062 5563. 8AM - 10PM. Closed on Wednesdays. Dine-in or takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Espana Grillz Restaurant & Cocktail lounge, Adjacent Swiss Spirit Madezok hotel, Plot 130 Okpanam Rd. 10AM - 9PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Grill House Cafe, No. 1Wilfred Iwene Street off, DBS Rd, ☏ +234 811 770 9868. 9AM - 9:30PM. Dine-in, takeaway, delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
  • De Iceberg, Illah Road, GRA Phase I, ☏ +234 808 754 7859. M-Sa 9AM - 9:30PM, Su 1PM-9:30PM. Dine-in, takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Squash Court, Govt House: Ibrahim Kefas Court, GRA Phase 1. +234 807 642 0461. Take away, dine-in, bar games, great bar food, great cocktails, sport, wine, alcohol, beer, casual, cosy etc.

Sleep

  • Best Western Plus Elomaz Hotel Asaba, Plot 22 A/B-27, Core Area, DBS Road, GRA. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. 24-hour front desk, room service at limited hours, laundry/dry cleaning services, business centre, luggage storage room, 24-hour airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, hair salon, free newspapers in the lobby, concierge at a surcharge fee, free private parking, no pets and cribs. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 GQ Suites Asaba, Plot 4 Ogagifo Street, Beside Junior Staff Quarters, Off Summit Road. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. The nearest airport is the Asaba International Airport which is a 26-minute drive away. GQ Suites Asaba has 24 hours power supply, free parking space, laundry/dry cleaning services, car hire, ironing services, concierge, 24hour room service available on request, a gym with expert trainers, an on-site restaurant, a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Lone Palm Hotel, 45 Ezenie Avenue Ezenie Road. Lone Palm Hotel's rooms are divided into Single, Standard, Royal, Executive, Family Suites and Royal Suites. Each room is equipped with amenities such as an air conditioner, TV with satellite reception, private bathroom with bathtub, refrigerator, telephone, work chair and table. The hotel offers 24-hour security, a cocktail bar, free Wifi access, laundry services and no pets. (updated Jan 2023)
  • Orchid Hotels, DBS Road GRA. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Free Wi-Fi access, swimming pool, a restaurant, an in-house sports bar and an outdoor pool lounge, a car park that can accommodate 250 vehicles, on-site unisex boutique, meeting rooms, and a 1,500 sitting capacity events centre, car hire, laundry/dry cleaning, 24-hour room service and concierge on request. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Hotel Benizia, 1-4 Kingsley Emu Street, Behind Fine Homes, Off Summit Road. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. 24-hour room service, power supply, security network; a private room check-in service; concierge and laundry service; mini-bar; an outdoor bar with a live band; barbeque fish joint and games room; a gym; swimming pool; on-site restaurant; a pastry shop; a retail shop; conference halls; board rooms; and meeting rooms. No pets, and no payments for kids. (updated Jan 2023)A
  • The Rodinia Hotel, 3 Ogochukwu Moyeta Street, Off Summit/DLA Road. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. No pets allowed, no payments for all children, on site restaurant, free WiFi access, a bar, and free parking. (updated Jun 2021)
  • Seth Hotel, No 2 Anam Cresent, Oduke Okwe Asaba. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Gym, outdoor pool, V.I.P bar, restaurant, gym, mini mate, event hall, CCTV cameras, standard trained security men and mobile policemen, laundry and dry cleaning services. (updated Jun 2021)
  • TIPLE A Exclusive Hotel, college of education road, Ezenei 320242, ☏ +234 9039066242. (updated Jan 2023)
  • Best Western Plus Elomaz Hotel, Plot 22 A/B-27 Core Area, DBS Rd, Gra, ☏ +234 803 819 3264. (updated Jan 2023)

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