Bida

Bida is the administrative center of a local government area in Niger State, positioned where major routes intersect and connect surrounding regions. The settlement serves as a distribution point for goods and a hub for regional commerce and services.

The settlement began as a small village but rose to prominence in the 1800s when it became the capital of the Nupe emirate after a significant conflict. This shift transformed it into a major political and administrative center for the surrounding territory.

The settlement carries deep meaning for the Nupe people as the historical seat of their emirates and as a center where traditional crafts remain woven into daily life. Artisans and traders gather around markets and workshops that define how residents interact with their surroundings.

Visitors will find an active marketplace where agricultural goods are traded and local products change hands daily. Access to the area is straightforward since major roads converge here, making it relatively easy to reach from different directions.

Craftspeople here produce brass vessels and decorative beads using methods passed down through generations, creating goods rarely found elsewhere. The continuation of these specialized techniques in the modern era shows how traditional knowledge persists in this place.