Okene

Okene as a Local Government Area was created in 1976 from the division of Ebira also known as Igbira during the Administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo. The Ebira Tao people of Central Senatorial District of Kogi State are the same people of Okene LGA. The temperature varies from 64°F to 91°F and it is rarely below 57°F or above 97°F throughout the year. The hot season starts from January 24 to April 14, with an average daily high temperature above 89°F. March is the hottest month of the year in Okene with an average high of 91°F and low of 72°F. The cool season is from June 19 to October 23 with an average daily high temperature below 83°F. August is the coldest month of the year with an average low of 69°F and high of 81°F. Early November to late February is the best time of year to visit Okene for hot-weather activities. Kogi shares a border with 10 other states. Travellers are provided with several options whether to travel by air or road. You can travel to Kogi State by bus from major cities like Abuja, Lagos, Benin, Kano and Port Harcourt. Transportation companies such as ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), God is Good Motors (GIGM), Big Joe Motors, Chisco Transport (CTN) and Young Shall Grow, provide transport services from other parts of the country to the Kogi State. From Itakpe train station one can easily get a taxi/bus to Okene....