[5] The state has thirteen local government areas and its capital is Lafia, located in the east of the state, while a key economic centre of the state is the Karu Urban Areasuburbs of Abujaalong the western border with the FCT. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. 530 likes. [12], Languages of Nasarawa State listed by LGA:[13], In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different ethnic groups. Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. Karshi is about 38km to Federal capital city of Abuja and 41km from Karshi to Apo.[1]. Before the end of the (Fulani) administrative dominance, 5 Muslim kingdoms/ Emirate have already been established and keffi was one of them. 2016, Brief review of Gwandara History by Sani Musa Sarkin-Pada Department of Psychology Faculty of Social Science, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Karshi_Abuja&oldid=1136134883, Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Nigeria articles missing geocoordinate data, Articles missing coordinates with coordinates on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. Other key industries are services, especially in urban areas, and the livestock herding and ranching of cattle, goats, and sheep. Another tourist site in Nasarawa State is the Maloney Hill. From the western shores to the northern plains, from the southern creeks to the eastern hills of Nigeria there is an ample rich cultural heritage that dates back to several generations. On top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, Prof Shehu who is also the Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, also said policymakers at all levels should provide decent opportunities for the youths to have decent lives as a way of tackling insecurity. Mamman Na-Aurah was a Prince from Nani Ada Dende lineage of ancient royal stool of karshi. I can tell, you exact picture of what the whole thing looks like. The majority thinks that only the Hausa and Fulani tribe fills most of the northern state, but no, we have different tribes in the northern state apart from the Hausas and Fulanis. Speaking earlier, Prof Shehu Abdulrahman, who was the guest speaker at the occasion, said youths are the greatest assets and investment for any nations development as such, they should be encouraged to contribute their quota in peace and nation-building. May I request that you send me your references because I happen to be working on a project regarding Keffi history? A freelance (creative) writer who uses his works to inspire other creative and productive fellows. )d9)[JEyX$`H The arrest at Abuja of a number of chiefs, and the death from wounds of the Sariki himself had a certain effect in Keffi, and the Magaji evidently thought that his time had come. The Bachama tribe is known to have originated from Sokoto state Nigeria, these people are also known as the Bwatiyes people which are majorly traced down to Lamurde Local Government in Adamawa state and known to be their settlement. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. Prominent among Gwandara sons is the immediate past Governor of Nasarawa State and now serving senator representing Nasarawa South, Dr Umaru Tanko Almakura, who would be turbaned at the GWADECA National Festival holding on March 27, 2021, with . The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. They use items like stones, cowries, pots and sticks as gods. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. - Few evangelicals, but many who identify as Christians. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. The stockade thus gave it its name Keffi; from the word Kaffimeans stockade or barrier. << In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. With a population of over 1.8million people (2006 census), Nassarawa is home to so many tribes like Eggon, Mada, Fulani, Hausa, Gwandara, Tiv, Wapan, just to mention a few. The natives of Keffi are very receptive, extremely friendly and highly accommodating; little wonder the town houses people from different tribes. There are sizeable numbers of public and private schools within the city. Populations are scaled to the current year. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. History [ edit] According to Chief Baba Aku, the mode of life style of the Nasarawa people have been passed on from generation to generation such as; mode of exchanging pleasantries Agba (I welcome you).. Mi-o-ma-gu (Are you in Peace?). The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. The Eggons are largely. Economically, Nasarawa State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sesame, soybeans, groundnut, millet, maize, and yam crops. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the. The aged and dormant Emir, Ibrahima of Keffi, was also removed and Abdullahi, sixth son of Jibirilu (third Emir of Keffi), was formally appointed Emir in 1902, and in 1905 was presented with, a Second-grade Staff by His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir F. D. Lugard. Afo tribe is a top three majority tribes in Nasarawa State after Alago And Eggon tribes. %PDF-1.5 . They are passionate in their dealings and interactions with people, very religious, hardworking and accommodating.I had trouble adjusting to life there at first, all i see the challenges in the environment and all i do was to complain cos i never imagined a place without power supply still exist in this century of ours, water was also a major problem. Nasarawa was founded in about 1838 in the Afo (Afao) tribal territory by Umaru, a dissident official from the nearby town of Keffi, as the seat of the new emirate of Nassarawa. Sun & Moon. we must always, in avoidance of predisposition, add that- the ancient city of nasarawan keffi embodies more foreigners than the indigenes themselves. Take care. Much thanks. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. Karshi is located in the Federal Capital Territory, a satellite town situated in Abuja Municipal Area Council in Nigeria. Today they have restructured their ruling patterns and the first class chieftain title is called the Aren Eggon (Father/Chief of Eggon). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. Modernization has gradually made the facial marks extinct and can only be seen on the aged folks. The Sharo is a Fulani festival in Keffi Local Government Area every season and after Ramadan (Sallah). The indigenous natives of Nasarawa State and Plateau State fall within the various minority ethnic groups in North-Central Nigeria. The deceaseds immediate family members can be inherited by the brothers of the late and they believe also in reincarnation (Inkiya). We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. The word Eggon means gifted sensitivity. These council of kingmakers are not eligible to contest because they are from the female side while those eligible to contest are the; Sarkin-Pada, Makama, Turaki, Barde, Ciroman, Santali all of these council of chiefs are from the male side. However, most of the Nigerians believe that the Babur tribe speaks Hausa Language but they are not in any way speaking the Hausa language but their language is rather described or called the Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, and Biu-Mandara. Thanks for reading. Muzzamil, what a rich history about my home town. :.O?+`HbTz45Onj"yNRTM-THqBgH7*T"Q{&&+UapT.ST7ks Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. A. F. Usman Omissions? Karshi town, believed to be one of the oldest settlement in the middle belt zone, it was founded by Mallam Danbaba. Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. Kindly drop your email address. Islam, as always, have always been the dominant religion within Emirates and Keffi isnt left out. Kyuni-Umaru, who doubles as the President of the Mada Development Association (MDA) Youth-wing, advised his colleagues to channel and harness their energy, resources and endowment into promoting ethnic cohesion and a better society. The Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. Nasarawa State had a total population of 1,869,377 residents as of 2006, making the state the second least populated state in Nigeria after Bayelsa State[10]. The Koma tribe people are known to occupy the Atlantika Mountains, besides, the Koma tribe is known as a primitive tribe. Traditionally, during child birth, the midwife who is already familiar with the family chooses betrothed male or female from her clan depending on the sex of the child being born. Bakwa 1700-1727, )szkKUfP*(@\2}`iv [}aY_G;d q0Em)i` V^K: V^\X> ,VklI#|-CI+$({8q7E*kbBdI9IfwVOH541Ls Nasarawa State Flag Seal Nicknames: Home of Solid Minerals Location of Nasarawa State in Nigeria Coordinates: 832N818E / 8.533N 8.300E / 8.533; 8.300Coordinates: 832N818E / 8.533N 8.300E / Country Nigeria Date created 1 October 1996 Capital Lafia Government Body Government of Nasarawa State Governor[2] Abdullahi Sule(APC) Updates? However, the major occupations of these people are farming and fishing. The Eggon generally believe in Ahogben (God) who is far beyond the sky and they believe he created man and the universe and anything good is from him, because he is far above they feel they can only communicate to him through Ashim (a close god to humans) which is a supreme God. stream Important geographic features include the River Benue forming much of Nasarawa State's southern borders and the state's far northeast containing a small part of the Jos Plateau. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. Right here, we will discuss the Kanuri Tribe, the Kanuri tribe is somewhat like the tribe of the Hausas and Fulani in Adamawa state, meanwhile, the Kanuri tribe originated from Borno state Nigeria and hereby wandered into Adamawa state. /F3 12 0 R He joined the Ex-Sultan of Sokoto. The Eggon Ero are mostly around Ume, Alizaga, Bakyono, and Arigbadu Sako. We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. Molaney hill/tomb. As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 91 F. Example objects like the Ashim (represents the supernatural as it rids off all forms of evil from the possessor; it is also known to extract truth from liars and thieves), other popular supernatural deities include; Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba and used by various families depending on the needs for survival, childbirth, bountiful yield, protection etc. He also said the group had concluded arrangements to begin guidance and counselling services as well as a skills acquisition programme for inmates who are mostly youths at the correctional centres in the state. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. The relative humidity ranges from 20 to 30% in the dry season and an average of 70% in the raining season. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. /MediaBox [0 0 468 691] Bakwa kiga 1727-1747, Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. Little, if any, history of Christianity. "/J3$sAo"B-oPEOd?%*iwr0 0YZpcPZ$ 3mRL4Rez-nTZFRzPS_)=*.TCUp:@&4iCDN]MI+NU;=3fj,qwH~'y?uk 4I9!i@375\cqp\AZ}JF(lTevCyAHPU{ PO$fu}~ The Governor of Nasarawa State is the regional executive of Nasarawa. ^uUtxlXy1V!%j Nasarawa is also religiously diverse as about 60% of the state's population are Muslim with around 30% being Christian and the remaining 10% following traditional ethnic religions. King Rumfa, determined to root out all pagan practices, came into conflict with his son Prince Karshi, who did not accept Islam, but preferred the religion of his forefathers which was the worship of Tsumburbura. The 26th chief of Karshi was HRH Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman who ruled for 12 years (1983-1995). In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different groups. Later, he went on to Kano where he was well received and became the right-hand man of the Emir. Initially Karshi was part of Zaria Emirate; the Turakin Zazzau (Zaria) who represented the Emir of Zaria was the overseer of the Administration of Karshi. A PROPOSAL FOR THE PLANNING OF FINAL YEAR WEEK. But with the coming of missionaries, Islam and Christianity have spread widely in their land. % Na-Aurah was a devout Muslim and a jihadist per excellence who led a successful Islamic revolution that bring to the enthronement of Islam in his immediate milieu and its neighborhood. Today Islam and Christianity are the major religion in the land. DST Changes. He is a graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ilorin. The Anzo clan are mostly found around Alogani Gale, Ezeng, Waama, Okgba, Gunyi, Angbaku, Ogbagi, Ugba and Wogna while the Eholo clan are in villages like Wana, Wangibi, Ika, Alushi, Ginda, Wulko, Wuwen, Endeho, Gaji, Ungwashuru, Warizo, and Lizin Keffi. Prior to this rupture Makama Dogo had given his daughter Halima to Jibirilu in marriage and though she ran away from Keffi and joined her father at Yankardi. The Makpngibi men digs the grave; dug up to four feet like a round tube with a parallel passageway leading out of it. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Every tribe or ethnolinguistic group has its language. It was like hell at first, but i had no choice than to adapt, afterall i met people here who have lived happily and are not complaining about any of these things i see as big challenge.Infact, government is really far from them. The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded the forum of ethnic nationalities for organising a youth summit aimed at building bridges of unity amongst different tribes in the state. 1998 - 2021 Media Trust Limited. << The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. Although, these movement cannot be so traced with lucid certainty. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. /F4 15 0 R This was the hills which the Eggon people had settled and established as an ancestral heritage as well. Change). You are on point with your facts too. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. Knowledge is power, information is superior. Karshi Satellite Town Development Agency(STDA). Yakubu 1666-1682, The construction of the 1976 local government reforms also gave rise to the structure of Nasarawa state that makes Lafia, Keffi and Akwanga as major urbanized settlements. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. I actually base near the Maloney hill. The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. Mamman Danbaba from Kano 1366-1396, /F2 9 0 R In the 80s with the creation of Abuja as Federal Capital Territory some Gwandaras left to create what is known today as New Karshi in Nasarawa State with a first class Emir, Muhammadu Bako III (PhD). But i think they are more of Christians than Muslims there..Tell me, where would i rather be if not Mada on a Sallah Fest..?In a nutshell, My Sallah break was fun.How did u spend yours?#Elijah #Kennygeesilver #Eggon #Nasarawa Something significant happened during his reign: During the reign of Ibrahima, it happened that the most powerful personage in Keffi was the Magaji (title now obsolete). The town lies just north of a fork in the Okwa River, which is a tributary of the Benue River. The original inhabitants of Karu are the Gwari, Gade, Gwadara, Gana-gana, Koro and the Bassa tribes, with a little Hausa community [1] [7 . Subsequently, Danbaba and his followers migrated from the present Dala Kano to safeguard their faith and gods. The Burial rites for the Eggon people is unified and have been passed on through generations. The town lies just north of a fork in the Okwa River, which is a tributary of the Benue River. The state is an agrarian society and also acclaimed as "The Food Basket of the Nation". The tribes in Adamawa state has been unveiled and listed above, now I presume you now know the tribes in Adamawa state. The town is served by a secondary school and a hospital. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. The postal code of the area is 962. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. If you want cheap Tubbers of Yam, Maize, Rice, any grain harvest you can think of in NigeriaThey also have one of the best Tailors with latest designs (Oga Ustas), Barbers, Hairdressers, and so on For just chikin Money. Life there is very cheap (trust me).Food: Their Tuwo Shikafa, Masara, Doya with Mai-Kuka soup is one compared to none. This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. A place where the people are always ready to receive strangers with open warmth of embrace. Wao. Wakayi 1916-1932, It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. >> Tribes and Culture: Enwan (Akoko-Edo) II. Just like other cultures, festivity is an integral part of the Eggon way. In their journeys they made several stops in various settlements (this is the predominant reason for their dispersed distribution within the mid-belt of Nigeria), they finally arrived at Eggon hill of Nasarawa State and were known to be settlers on a hill top before coming down to the grasslands towards urbanization. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. During the course, an ambitious Abdullahi (better known as Abdu Zanga) a Katsina Fulani, persuaded a number of cattle- owning Fulani like himself to band themselves to structurally take over the town. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. They have so far succeeded and have kept the political and social relationship among the different ethic tribes in constant state of political tension. He was eventually killed in the engagement at Burmi, by Major Marsh, on July 27th, 1903. I don't know if they know people exist in that world. Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. They are called "Madan Dutse" which means the Hill Mada but the Eggon are different from the Mada who are popularly called "Madan Kasa". After consent, the gamba leaf would be assembled by the suitors and foodstuff on agreement of the girls parents. Nasarawa was established on 1 October 1996 by the Abacha government, splitting it from the today neighboring Plateau State which previously had contained both their territories. Only but a few other tribes (within the province) were not subdued by the raging Fulani dynasty and were able to maintain their resistance even up till the arrival of the British rule. 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