Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Annually, the people of Eggon come from various locations all over the world to feast and show love to one another. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. This became the name of the ethnic group, he said. Thank you. The deceaseds immediate family members can be inherited by the brothers of the late and they believe also in reincarnation (Inkiya). Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). Nassarawa State was created on 1 st October 1996, with Lafia as its capital. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. 1998 - 2021 Media Trust Limited. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Its nice hearing from you. The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. Correcting the wrongs in the society with every chance possible. A Glance Historical Review by Badamasi Haruna Adamu, Department of Political Science UniKeff, 2016, Brief Glance of Karshi Historical Review by A. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. 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. However, the major occupations of these people are farming and fishing. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. Thank you very much sir. An exclusive interview of Clans head in Aku village Nassarawa state, Chief Baba Aku, describes the Eggon people as the first settlers in Nassarawa. Updates? The total annual rainfall is between 1,145.6 mm and 1,631.7 mm (Kanayochukwu and Dogo . 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. The Burial rites for the Eggon people is unified and have been passed on through generations. May I request that you send me your references because I happen to be working on a project regarding Keffi history? Data is not as precise as it appears. The Daka people are known not to be Christians or Muslims but they practice a religion known as Chamba. His attempt was thus punished by Zaria and Abdu Zanga was forced to become a vassal of Zaria (Mallam Musa, first Emir, who claimed that the Emir of Sokoto had allotted to him the country down to the Benue) to pay annual tribute in slaves, and to hold his title direct from Zaria. It is located at the intersection of local roads that lead to Keffi and the Benue River ports of Loko and Umaisha. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. He was instrumental to the establishment of the first primary school in Karshi community now known as Aura primary school. Express your satisfaction in the comment box below. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. Thanks so much. Kindly drop your email address. 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). 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. Bawa Ara 1441-1460, Governor Sule disclosed this on Saturday in Lafia at the maiden edition of the Nasarawa State Youth Summit organised by the forum of Nasarawa State ethnic nationalities. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. 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. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. (LogOut/ All rights reserved. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. I don't know if they know people exist in that world. The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. The Eggons are largely. Could you please reach out to me on 08035074839 or kindly send all your writeups on Keffi to me. 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. 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. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. The Magaji then fled Northwards and though pursued was not captured. Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs.. Joshua Project data is drawn from many sources and of varying accuracy depending on source and editorial decisions. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. 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) Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. A PROPOSAL FOR THE PLANNING OF FINAL YEAR WEEK. 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. Research shows that before the advent of the colonialist, a rundown on the migration of the people of Eggon shows that; they were inhabitants of Ngazargamu, now known as Borno State. Sun & Moon. The supreme god is called Angbashim. Time/General. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. 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. This multiplicity of ethnic groups is an asset and has given rise to a variety of arts, crafts, cultural festivals and dance groups. Osoko 1492-1512, The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. Please. 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. Sokoto. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. Well done! Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. 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. As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. Alh. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. 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. Farming and mining (for tin and columbite) are the principal activities of the areas predominantly Afo population. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. DST Changes. Wakayi 1916-1932, The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. Keffi is located just west of a junction of local roads that gives it quick access to Abuja and Nasarawa Toto. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. Hr said the government would partner with them and any group that is ready to support the peace effort of his administration in the interest of the overall development of the state. Other key industries are services, especially in urban areas, and the livestock herding and ranching of cattle, goats, and sheep. Named for the historic Nasarawa Emirate, the state was formed from the west of Plateau State on 1 October 1996. "/J3$sAo"B-oPEOd?%*iwr0 0YZpcPZ$ 3mRL4Rez-nTZFRzPS_)=*.TCUp:@&4iCDN]MI+NU;=3fj,qwH~'y?uk 4I9!i@375\cqp\AZ}JF(lTevCyAHPU{ PO$fu}~ This is done to avoid confusion regarding the current reality of a people group, to fix grammar and spelling and to avoid potentially offensive wording. Mamman kigama 1460-1492, The Bori cult worshipped the spirits of Tsumburbura on top of the Dala hills in Kano. [21], "Nasarawa" redirects here. The Emir of Zaria temporised and appointed him chief of the still-to-be conquered Igbira country (the Kingdom of Panda) which till then had remained immune and independent. Na-Aurah also encourages farming, hunting and other legal businesses to be done in his domain. A. F. Usman Something significant happened during his reign: During the reign of Ibrahima, it happened that the most powerful personage in Keffi was the Magaji (title now obsolete). )d9)[JEyX$`H 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. 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. Economically, Nasarawa State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sesame, soybeans, groundnut, millet, maize, and yam crops. He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. Well done sir I must say! It has some indigenous festivals and events: Another well known cultural and historic event in Keffi is the Sharo (Fulani). Pilot Science Primary School Karshi which was the first school in 1945. Entertainment for leisure. (LogOut/ They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. The nomination or election process of a new chief is done by the SHARAKI who are the council of kingmakers, the SHARAKI constitute of seven men committee namely; The Madaki-leader, Galadima, Wambayi, Todo, Rijawa, Boruwa, and Nkama Totoro. Cheers. actually Im not from there but I love the people lifestyle according to your historical view. Every tribe or ethnolinguistic group has its language. Take care. According to historical records, during the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa (1463-1499), Islam was introduced into the courts of Kano. 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. 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. Obayaya 1727-1727, Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. This uncompromising stand of Danbaba on the new religion led to a series of misunderstanding which culminated in his disinheritance to the throne. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. Speaking of roots and origination, it is believed that the Fulani tribe originated from the Middle East and they are probably the first tribe to receive Islamic religion as their religion in Nigeria, more also, they are the tribe responsible for the widespread of Islamic religion in the northern states of Nigeria. Nasarawa is a market centre for the yams, sorghum, millet, soybeans, shea nuts, and cotton grown in the surrounding area. The 26th chief of Karshi was HRH Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman who ruled for 12 years (1983-1995). Nevertheless youre a genius or I can call you goru . The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). I am glad you like it. This chieftain title is open to all indisputable Eggon men; basically from the three (3) major clans of the Eggon people Anzo, Eholo, and Eggon Ero. Karshi is about 38km to Federal capital city of Abuja and 41km from Karshi to Apo.[1]. It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. (LogOut/ Bahago 1815-1840, How the Government has Made Nigerian Youth Lazier. The forgotten tribe of Eggon hills (1) For a first-time climber, nothing can describe the pain, hallucination and fatigue that accompany the climbing of Nasarawa Eggon Hills, home to about 4,000 . A place where the people are always rea. Facts can only be garnered from references to legends and oral literatures. Hausa, one of the three major languages in the country is a common language of inter-ethnic communication in the two states; and it They have so far succeeded and have kept the political and social relationship among the different ethic tribes in constant state of political tension. Bakwa kiga 1727-1747, The resettlement committee chaired by Usman Sabo Ago built a palace and some houses for those who are willing to be resettled subsequently Alh. The Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. [8] Despite the conflict, Nasarawa has the nineteenth highest Human Development Index in the country and numerous institutions of tertiary education.[9]. Are you still there so we can hopefully catch up someday? Afo - Eloyi tribe, association of Nasarawa state. Bakwa 1700-1727, Of the 36 states of Nigeria, Nasarawa is the fifteenth largest in area and second least populous with an estimated population of about 2.5 million as of 2016. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman 1983-1995, He settled down in the circa in A.D. 1802, and built a village with a heavy stockade round it. 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 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. Tourists love to go hiking on this beautiful and high hill overlooking the Nasarawa Eggon local government and surrounding areas. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. However, with the advent of colonial era and indirect rule, the colonial masters decide to merge Karshi with the Keffi Native Authority (NA). /Length 2972 /ProcSet [/PDF /Text ] Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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. Pop. He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). I hope to make some time to explore the town when work brings me to Keffi soon. Just like other cultures, festivity is an integral part of the Eggon way. Knowledge is power, information is superior. The protectorate later merged into British Nigeria in 1914 before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. However, the Koma tribe currently is located in Jada LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria. They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. In 1987 during the movement for creation of FCT, there was a moved to resettled the people of karshi. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. Today Islam and Christianity are the major religion in the land. On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. Islamic Foundation Nursery and Primary school Karshi. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. Its headquarters are in the town of Nasarawa, located at 832'N 742'E, with a population of 30,949 (as of 2016). In history, the people of Eggon where governed by traditional religious laws by a caretaker Chief Priest Adanashim. Clear. In the 1890s and 1900s, British expeditions occupied the area and incorporated it into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. Well, you will find out that later on in this article, chill out guys and ride along as we unveil the tribes in this State. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. Alh Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi 1997 to date. We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. 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. Although, due to work related activities, I have not been around the beautiful city for a while. 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. Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. Muzzamil, what a rich history about my home town. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. 4 0 obj [14], Nasarawa State has agriculture as the mainstay of its economy with the production of varieties of cash crops throughout the year. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. wm[\33x.qbXi2Qx\7_y5= (d! 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. 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. I could remember my amazing experience on of that hill. He is a graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ilorin. /F2 9 0 R These people prefer meals made from rice, millets, and maize. Gombi is known as a tribe and also a local government area in Adamawa state, Nigeria. /F5 18 0 R Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. 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 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. Just like the other Hausa-Fulani communities, Keffi have similar traditional administrative setup. 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. Most people believe that the Fulanis are nomads whereas they are not. The major ones are Migili (Koro), Alago, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa Fulani, Mada, Gwari, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira. 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