Niger State, Nigeria · Africa
Suleja sits on the route: 15 minutes from Madala.
Suleja is a city located in Niger State, Nigeria. With a population of 162,135, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Suleja sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Suleja to your route.
Suleja is a city and Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, just north of Abuja, capital of the country. It is sometimes confused with the nearby city of Abuja, due to its proximity and the fact that it was originally named Abuja before the Nigerian government adopted the name from the then Emir Sulayman BalRead more
for its new federal capital in 1976.
Suleja was established in the early 19th century by Mohammed Makau, the last Hausa emir of Zaria, and his followers, who were fleeing the Fulani jihadists engaged in the conquest of northern Nigeria. Zaria, or Zazzau, was one of the Hausa city/states of Northern Nigeria which were being conquered by the Fulani jihadists under its leader, Usman bin Fodio.
Suleja is the location of the Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre, established by Michael Cardew in 1950. The leading exponent of this school of pottery was Dr. Ladi Kwali, whose works are displayed internationally.
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Suleja is located in Niger State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 9.1806 latitude, 7.1794 longitude.
Suleja has a population of approximately 162,135 people, making it a city in Nigeria.
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