Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. 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. 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. According to a Gwandara youth, The group now referred to as Gwandara were idol worshippers, alongside their kith and kin the Hausas. Thus, to attract bountiful yield before planting seasons, the people offer sacrifices to the god head through Angbashim. Mamman kigama 1460-1492, The Banso Tribe was formerly known as the Nso till they were conquered in the 17th century by the Fulani tribe; however, the Banso tribe is not only found in Adamawa state, Nigeria but also found in Cameroon, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the Banso tribe is found in the Local Government area of Sauduna. A. Haruna Department of Geology and Mining UniKeff. 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. Although, these movement cannot be so traced with lucid certainty. [12], Languages of Nasarawa State listed by LGA:[13], In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different ethnic groups. /F6 21 0 R Sharki Akwara 1512-1527, While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. With the advent of the colonialists in the Nasarawa province, they saw the need to establish district and local authority headquarters in each of the provinces; this development further gave rise to the beginning of the urbanization that currently exist in Nasarawa State. Am mohammed Maiwada Bala the SANTURAKI of KEFFI..a traditional title holder of the Keffi emirate. I don't know if they know people exist in that world. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Tribes and Culture: The Igbomina Yoruba Race (In Kwara and Osun states) 1, 1802 A.D Keffi circa (originally Katsina Fulani), 1804 A.D Abuja (originally Habe, kingdom of Zozo), 1804 A.D Lafia Beriberi circa (originally Bornuese), 1811 A.D Jemaan Darroro (originally cattle Fulani trunkajur). Cheers. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. Their mediums of reverence vary depending on individual preference; in forms of sticks, cowries, beads, selected stones and clay pots. The Koma people in Population range to about 61, 000 people, and their mode of identification is mainly their mode of dressing which involve the men to put on Loincloths while the women of this tribe put on fresh leaves, moreover, they speak a language called the Koma language. /Resources << actually Im not from there but I love the people lifestyle according to your historical view. This became the name of the ethnic group, he said. The relative humidity ranges from 20 to 30% in the dry season and an average of 70% in the raining season. It shares boundaries with six states namely: Nasarawa, to the north, Taraba to the east, Cross River, Ebonyi and Enugu to the south, and Kogi to the west. The natives of Keffi are very receptive, extremely friendly and highly accommodating; little wonder the town houses people from different tribes. However, the major occupations of these people are farming and fishing. 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. The predominant tribe in this town is the Gwandaras who constitute about 85% of the total population. 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. Keffi is wonderful to live in, its peaceful, the people accommodating & less expensive to stay. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. They have so far succeeded and have kept the political and social relationship among the different ethic tribes in constant state of political tension. Knowledge is power, information is superior. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the FCT, reveals that they are descendants of the aboriginal Hausa tribe referred to as Habe of the pre-Islamic times. Correcting the wrongs in the society with every chance possible. Wao. Change). Kokosha 1932-1944, Alhaji Mamman Aura 1944-1983, 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. Hotel accommodation cannot be a problem to tourists in Keffi because there are a number of standard hotels and guest houses well established there which offer standard services. The Baya tribe is known to originate from Adamawa state, however, they are also found in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Nasarawa State was split up between various states with some states being tiny and village-based as others were part of larger empires until the early 1800s when the Fulani jihad annexed the region and placed the area under the Sokoto Caliphate as the vassal states of Keffi, Lafia, and Nassarawa. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. 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. Imoru on his return to Keffi from this trip to Zaria found he had incurred Jibirilus hostility and, severing his connection with Keffi, he went further South and camped with his followers at a place called Yankardi. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. !>O{.$hGd!IJ]"vo8c8\Qn{Bl#G`MC&%hZ9a5-Oeu>9LG@( /F3 12 0 R The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. It also contains various minerals such as salt, baryte, and bauxite, which are mostly mined by artisanal miners. He added that the coalition had organised the summit to ensure peaceful coexistence and build bridges of unity amongst all tribes irrespective of religion for the progress and development of the state. Tribes And Culture : The Badagry People of Lagos. Mohammed Bako then a member of plateau state house of assembly led a group of people to the present site located between Rafin kwara and Tudun wada now in Nasarawa state for resettlement projects.[4]. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. He migrated from Kano in the year 1476, as a result of their refusal to embrace Islam, and rather stuck with their old system of worship which included dancing. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. Karu is the administrative headquarters of the Karu Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 13 LGAs that make up Nasarawa State. On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. Karshi is about 38km to Federal capital city of Abuja and 41km from Karshi to Apo.[1]. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. According to Barr M. T. Alakayi, a commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, In Plateau State, the Gwandara are referred to as Abakwa Riga. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). The estimated population of Karu LGA is put at 103,748 inhabitants with the area hosting a number of traditional rulers which include the Etsu Karu. Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. From January to April sacrifices of animals are made to the gods to ensure rainfall for the cultivation season, and a renewal of sacrifices to appease the gods in September. Modern trends have changed the modes of marriage rites within the Eggon people. Later, he went on to Kano where he was well received and became the right-hand man of the Emir. 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). 9{[1y6#JyCK])Z2[c[pMguwG !3hoifuw`p [*^Cn# #$vGS-Eb!s)@/?GUB`0\[7xZtJ8)-*V; kS1eLg\=!D!3&Y-8,Pk_-zGQ|N70z{x_ )JlsME:KKO.>}="-4!a`2! I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. Afo - Eloyi tribe, association of Nasarawa state. >> These clans have differentiated tribal marks; the Anzo and Eloho clan carries fifteen long mark on the face (from temple to cheek), while the Ero clan share similar marks but differentiated with nine stripes. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. If the sex is a girl, a special dry wood would be given to the mother to boil water and bath the child as a sign of interest in betrothing the girl. How the Government has Made Nigerian Youth Lazier. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. 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?). Na-Aurah also encourages farming, hunting and other legal businesses to be done in his domain. Speaking of the colonial days, the tribe of the Kanuris played a major role in the ancient Borno-Kanem Empire, they were always at alert and ready for war, they were strong men of war and horsemen and were in possessions of the horses in the ancient empire. Also speaking, John Kyuni-Umaru, Coordinating President of the forum, said the group comprises all indigenous and non-indigenous ethnic youths groups residing in the state. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Thanks for reading. It is believed that the ambitious Abdu Zanga attempted to obtain his title (and a flag) direct from Othman Dan Fodio, Emir of Sokoto. The Emirates include: 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. I can share with you if you request. Aura 1556-1566, Nevertheless youre a genius or I can call you goru . My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({google_ad_client: ca-pub-7274538906922592,enable_page_level_ads: true}); Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (NasarawaState), This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about, View all posts by Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo, Fiction: A Jolly Good Fellow (Episode 11) Muzzammilwrites, Tribes and Culture: The Urhobo Community of South-south Nigeria. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. It is uniquely another variance of Hausa, influenced by time and the environment they settled. Nasarawa State is inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Koro and Yeskwa in the far northwest; the Kofyar in the far northeast; the Eggon, Gwandara, Mada, Ninzo, and Nungu in the north; the Alago, Goemai, and Megili in the east; Eloyi (Ajiri/Afo) in the south; the Tiv in the southeast; the Idoma in southwest; and the Gade and Gbagyi in the west while the Hausa and Fulani live throughout the state. On October 3rd, 1902, accompanied by the Assistant Resident (Mr. Webster) he proceeded to the square fronting the Emirs and Magajis residences and summoned the Magaji to attend. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. Thanks Blessing. [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. Adamawa State is a northern state in Nigeria filled with series of tribes or, in fact, say ethnic group, the tribes in Adamawa state are quite numerous, but nevertheless, we have got you covered on this one, in this our today's article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. 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. Entertainment for leisure. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. The Gombi Tribe people are majorly known as farmers and traders which are their main occupation, however, the Gombi people are known to be idol worshippers, though, very few numbers of them practice Islam. Kindly drop your email address. Bawa Ara 1441-1460, 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. If the institute is eventually established, it will empower them with the requisite skills that will make them self-reliance thereby making them unavailable for crime and other social vices, the governor added. However, the Gombi Local government has been under the Boko Haram Terrorist attacks which have hereby made the Gombi tribe vacate their home in Gombi Adamawa state. We are glad you like it, Angela. 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. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. If developed, the site can be an alternative holiday picnic centre for people in Keffi, Abuja and beyond. Thanks so much. The origination of this tribe remains unknown, but they are located in Adama state and speak the Hausa language but are not Hausas. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. It is located at the intersection of local roads that lead to Keffi and the Benue River ports of Loko and Umaisha. This uncompromising stand of Danbaba on the new religion led to a series of misunderstanding which culminated in his disinheritance to the throne. Karshi Central market is one of the oldest market in the Federal Capital Territory which attracted people far from the neighboring state such as; Niger state, Nasarawa and Kogi state to buy and sell. The three (3) clans previously discussed have their settlements located in several villages namely: The Anzo Clan Alogani, Angbaku Ezeng, Gale, Gunyi, Okgba, Ogbagi, Ugba Waama and Wogna; The Eloho Clan Alushi, Endeho, Ginda, Gaji, Ika, Lizin KeffiUngwashuru, Wana, Wangibi, Warizo, Wulko and Wuwen; the Eggon Ero Clan are found in Alizaga, Bakyono, Arigbadu Sako and Ume. The real beauty of Keffi goes beyond the hospitality of its people and the cheap livelihood of its inhabitants; Keffi possesses a few ancient monuments that are rich in culture and history, one of which is the Late Captain Moloney. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. This food stuff gifts would be presented each year until the girl is ready and of due age for marriage as stipulated by her parents. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about 85,919 inhabitants, Keffi is a beautiful town founded in the 1800 by Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi), a Fulani warrior from the north. /F5 18 0 R In 1987 during the movement for creation of FCT, there was a moved to resettled the people of karshi. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. The state, which consists of 13 local. Keffi is home to me even though I reside in Lagos now but occasionally I do pay visit to childhood friends and some family members who still reside there. 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 Babur people are easily noted and identified by their mother tongue intonation and independence, more also the food they eat, which is, Shaptang ka Dana, Kavila, and taraku, more also, they are known for their mode of dressing which is dressing in an Arabian like robes and turbans. The Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. A place where the people are always rea. Bahago 1815-1840, Most people believe that the Fulanis are nomads whereas they are not. 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. This stockaded town was later burnt and destroyed in a slave-collecting Eazzia by Zaria Fulani, and the present town with its once strong triple wall and moat was built to replace it. The Fulani men are easily identified with their mode of dressing which is putting on a flowing gown referred to as the Babban Riga while their women are known to put on a blouse and tie wrappers. Data is not as precise as it appears. Karshi town, believed to be one of the oldest settlement in the middle belt zone, it was founded by Mallam Danbaba. Well done! The men and maidens dress in traditional regalia, the men also display armories (knives, spears, shield made out of wild ox skin, bow and arrow) used in the past to fight the local wars. 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. 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. These people have things in common with other northerners such as mode of dresses which involves the men wearing flowing gowns and women tie wrappers alongside putting on blouses and hijab headcovers. I actually base near the Maloney hill. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). It was an annual festival that comes before the rains, involving dancing around the Dala hills for seven days. A Glance Historical Review by Badamasi Haruna Adamu, Department of Political Science UniKeff, 2016, Brief Glance of Karshi Historical Review by A. The only time the Government is close to them is during campaigns and after that, no moreWell that is not the reason i'm here but it hurts so bad that i can't ignore.Language: Hausa is the major, English as secondary and Eggon Language.Major Occupation: Agriculture is the their number one source of Income. The Salt Village in the Keana Local Government Area of the State produces naturally iodized salt from the lake located nearby. Farming and mining (for tin and columbite) are the principal activities of the areas predominantly Afo population. The Sharo is a Fulani festival in Keffi Local Government Area every season and after Ramadan (Sallah). After consent, the gamba leaf would be assembled by the suitors and foodstuff on agreement of the girls parents. Weather. 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