Facts can only be garnered from references to legends and oral literatures. The then Chief of Karshi, Alhaji Mamman Na-Aurah decided to remain within the Federal Capital Territory while others migrated and were resettled in some parts of the then Plateau State. )szkKUfP*(@\2}`iv [}aY_G;d q0Em)i` V^K: V^\X> ,VklI#|-CI+$({8q7E*kbBdI9IfwVOH541Ls - Evangelicals have a significant presence. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 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. With strong adherence to their beliefs, they have kept the statutes of old and regarded the position of a ruling clan in each settlement called Tsagbeju. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. Keffi is wonderful to live in, its peaceful, the people accommodating & less expensive to stay. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. (LogOut/ 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. Due to rapid growth and development in other to give room for expansion and easy access to move down the hills to a plain area and founded the present day KARSHI. According to tourist guides and based on personal experience, Keffi is indeed a town to pitch ones tent due to its peaceful, solitude and inexpensive lifestyle. Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. When Danbaba and his followers left Kano, they wandered about the present day Zaria town and later proceeded to an area in Kaduna state and founded Fadan Karshi. The Salt Village in the Keana Local Government Area of the State produces naturally iodized salt from the lake located nearby. 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. 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. So we can help you out with some things. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. 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). Farming is a major occupation for the Baya tribe; they cultivate yam, maize, rice, coffee, and tobacco. Based on research and archive studies, the early history of the though bigger Nasarawa province is not effectively documented. Required fields are marked *. One of his successors, Muhammadu (reigned 18781922), enlarged the emirate by various conquests and, in 1900, was one of the first emirs to pledge allegiance to Great Britain. stream 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]. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. We are glad you like it, Angela. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. Could you please reach out to me on 08035074839 or kindly send all your writeups on Keffi to me. The Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. 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. wm[\33x.qbXi2Qx\7_y5= (d! However, with the advent of colonial era and indirect rule, the colonial masters decide to merge Karshi with the Keffi Native Authority (NA). 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. Most people believe that the Fulanis are nomads whereas they are not. The corpse is cleaned up and dressed up awaiting the rites of the chief priest or prominent clans men. Ndawa 1747-1815, (2006) local government area, 189,835. Mada Station, is rich in agricultural produce. The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. 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. [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. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nasarawa. 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.[7]. My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. It is located on the hills called KONGURU for security purpose. Makama Dogo appears to have been magnanimous and returned her to Keffi, saying that his quarrel was as between men and did not affect the women of the respective households. Every tribe or ethnolinguistic group has its language. The Baya people are known to be good at throwing knives. The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. Ari 1627-1666, (LogOut/ The state, which consists of 13 local. This invasion did not stop at the Northern axis but went southwards till Benue and even Idah kingdoms. The Eggons are largely. Keffi is located just west of a junction of local roads that gives it quick access to Abuja and Nasarawa Toto. Their first place of settlement is called KUPAYI around 1366, which is about 5km west of the present day Karshi and 27km away from the Federal Capital City. Karshi Satellite Town Development Agency(STDA). Sokoto. "/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}~ This is done to avoid confusion regarding the current reality of a people group, to fix grammar and spelling and to avoid potentially offensive wording. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. This was later shortened to KARSHI. The major ones are Miligi (Koro), Alago, Mada, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani, Gbagyi, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira[14], The dominant religions in Nasarawa State are Islam and Christianity, although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practised. Time Zone. However, in 1945 Mamman Na-Aura moved the community from Kupai to karshi today where Alhaji Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi is now the Emir. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. Mamman kigama 1460-1492, Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. This movement was initiated in 1945 by Alhaji Mamman Na-Aura, the 25th Emir of Karshi. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. Maizabo reigned for 15 years, and died in 1835. Weather. Nasarawa State is bounded in the north by Kaduna State, in the west by the Federal Capital Territory, in the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and in the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau. He added that the youths when engage can be a source of labour inputs as well as human capital in production which would lead to high productivity and bring about a reduction in crime. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. Sharki Bakwa II 1575-1627, The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. Karu is the administrative headquarters of the Karu Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 13 LGAs that make up Nasarawa State. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. Corrections? 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. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# 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. The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. With time, the name shortened to GWANDARA. Sidi Imoru was succeeded by Ibrahima, ninth son of Abdu Zanga, the succession thus skipping three brothers Yamusa, Sulimanu and Isiaku (all of them older than Ibrahima). /F5 18 0 R The founding fathers were late Alh. According to historical records, during the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa (1463-1499), Islam was introduced into the courts of Kano. Change). While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. 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. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. Its nice hearing from you. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, Muzzamil, what a rich history about my home town. /Filter /FlateDecode The postal code of the area is 962. Take care. In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. 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 governor said the objective of the forum was in line with the effort his administration has been making since he assumed office in the last two years. The State has three National Senatorial Districts, the South, North and West. They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman 1983-1995, The major occupation of this tribe is farming. The Gwandara engaged in farming, hunting, dyeing, blacksmithing and weaving but western education and technological advancement have seen many abandon these professions. He was eventually killed in the engagement at Burmi, by Major Marsh, on July 27th, 1903. Wowthats fascinating. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. Mamo 1860-1890, Before the end of the (Fulani) administrative dominance, 5 Muslim kingdoms/ Emirate have already been established and keffi was one of them. we must always, in avoidance of predisposition, add that- the ancient city of nasarawan keffi embodies more foreigners than the indigenes themselves. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. - Few evangelicals, but many who identify as Christians. /F1 6 0 R A PROPOSAL FOR THE PLANNING OF FINAL YEAR WEEK. Entertainment for leisure. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). Smiles. 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 Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero as Royal Father of the day. /F2 9 0 R In 1902, the arrival at Keffi of the powerful force under Col. Beddoes afforded a good opportunity for settling this matter, but the Resident officer (Captain Moloney) attempted to come to an amicable understanding with the Magaji in the hope that the latters influence might prove of use to the Government. Magaji declined to do so and the Assistant Resident was then sent to fetch him, but was set on by the Magajis retainers and eventually thrown out, narrowly escaping with his life. This issue of relocation brought division among the people of Karshi. 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. Populations are scaled to the current year. Sharki Mamman Na-Aurah The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 91 F. The 26th chief of Karshi was HRH Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman who ruled for 12 years (1983-1995). Little, if any, history of Christianity. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. 3 0 obj You are on point with your facts too. According to S. O. Ayih (2003,2012 and 2013) who wrote extensively on the history of Gwandara, there were over 100 Gwandara towns and villages in Nigeria and they cut across Nasarawa, Kaduna, Niger, FCT, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba and Benue states. Progressively, education and civilization has changed the general lifestyle within the Emirate. After Benue-Plateau was split in 1976, what is now Nasarawa State became a part of the new Plateau State until 1996 when western Plateau was broken off to form the new Nasarawa State. /Contents 4 0 R The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar Use the above button to submit a map. DST Changes. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! Kindly drop your email address. 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. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs. There are sizeable numbers of public and private schools within the city. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. 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) On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. The Bori cult worshipped the spirits of Tsumburbura on top of the Dala hills in Kano. The Fulani tribe is an easily identified tribes all over Nigeria because they are known for cattle rearing, though, cattle rearing is not the Fulani tribes only cultural heritage, but just a major part of their culture. The Gude people are mostly identified with their men Babban Riga flowing gowns and head caps while the women with wrappers and blouse and hijab headcovers. However, Islamic is their major religion. They are called "Madan Dutse" which means the Hill Mada but the Eggon are different from the Mada who are popularly called "Madan Kasa". 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. /Font << (LogOut/ In 1987 during the movement for creation of FCT, there was a moved to resettled the people of karshi. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. The governor also used the occasion and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Agricultural Development Institute in Nasarawa State. A freelance (creative) writer who uses his works to inspire other creative and productive fellows. [6] Geographically, the state is mostly within the tropical Guinean forestsavanna mosaic ecoregion. Alh Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi 1997 to date. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. The Bachama tribe is recorded as the only tribe that remained unconquered after the Fulani Jihadist invasion, which makes them one of the strongest tribes in Adamawa state, Nigeria. that hill you mentioned is, surely, one of the reasons why its called home of solid minerals. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). 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 major occupation of the Bille tribe is making baskets and calabash as well as farming. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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