Suleja

Suleja is a local government area in Niger State located north of Abuja along major trade routes. The settlement functions as an important junction connecting neighboring areas and serves as a hub for regional commerce and movement.

The settlement was founded in 1828 when Abu Ja arrived to establish a new community away from religious conflict in the region. It developed into an independent refuge for people seeking safety from surrounding tensions.

The Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre preserves the pottery traditions of the Gbari community through displays and hands-on learning opportunities. Craft-making remains part of daily life and shows skills passed down through generations that visitors can observe firsthand.

Visitors can reach the area by road through well-connected routes linking to regional highways. The dry season offers better traveling conditions, as roads are more accessible and movement is easier.

Cotton and other fibers are still processed into textiles using traditional methods, making the craft production visible to visitors. These techniques represent skills handed down over many generations and actively used by local artisans today.