Jebba

Jebba is a Nigerian town located along the River Niger. The town is divided into Jebba North and Jebba South: Jebba North which is primarily on an island belongs to Mokwa LGA of Niger State while Jebba South belongs to Moro LGA of Kwara State. It has views of the River Niger and as of 2007 had an estimated population of 22,411. Jebba is home to the largest paper mill in West Africa, as well as being the home of one of Nigeria's three hydro-electric dams. Powering the whole of Nigeria, every day. It has also a monument to Mungo Park, in remembrance of the shipwreck which took place there, while he tried to trace the source of the Niger. More recently it has taken in 16 new residents in the form of volunteers from Nigeria and the UK. Jebba's main quality is its Islamic culture.

Jebba North is predominantly inhabited by the Nupe and Fulani while Jebba South is mostly inhabited by the Yoruba.

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