Bida is the second largest city in Niger State with an estimated population of 178,840 (2007).It is located southwest of Minna, capital of Niger State, and is a dry, arid town. Bida has produced great men and women of substance who have positively had some great impact in the development of Nigeria.

Bida is listed by UNESCO as one of the cultural centers of the world as it housed the famous Masaga, Tswata Mukun, Dokodza bronze and brass industry till date. Bida is the only place in the world where the best groundnut crunchy cakes; popularly known as kuli- kuli is made.