A. Haruna Department of Geology and Mining UniKeff. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Smiles. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. Osoko 1492-1512, It is an incredibly exciting social event usually performed mostly by young bachelors to test their strength (powers) and also to impress and win maidens for courtship and marriage. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman 1983-1995, 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. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. Other key industries are services, especially in urban areas, and the livestock herding and ranching of cattle, goats, and sheep. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. We are glad you like it, Angela. 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. In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. Ndawa 1747-1815, 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). Although, due to work related activities, I have not been around the beautiful city for a while. (LogOut/ Tourists love to go hiking on this beautiful and high hill overlooking the Nasarawa Eggon local government and surrounding areas. Wao. This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. Due to the nature of the predominant occupation of the Eggon people (agriculture), they are polygamous in nature, their wives and children help in tilling and cultivating the soil for a massive yield of farm produce. 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. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. Updates? As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. Wakayi 1916-1932, Bille is one of the tribes discovered in Adamawa state and also a town in North-east Nigeria, the language known to be spoken by the Bille people is termed the Bille language which was named after the tribe. However, they share similarities in cultural belief and moral code. 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 people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. 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. The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. 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. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. 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). 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. 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. Jibirilu died in 1859, and was succeeded by his brothers, in order of seniority until 1894: Mohamadu, Ahamadu and Mallam Sidi, also known as Sidi Imoru. A. F. Usman - Few evangelicals, but significant number who identify as Christians. 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]. This issue of relocation brought division among the people of Karshi. Your email address will not be published. Maizabo reigned for 15 years, and died in 1835. Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. Thanks so much. They are in Kanke Local Government Area, believed to have settled earlier than other ethnic groups. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. [12], Languages of Nasarawa State listed by LGA:[13], In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different ethnic groups. Their mediums of reverence vary depending on individual preference; in forms of sticks, cowries, beads, selected stones and clay pots. Weather. 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. According to Barr M. T. Alakayi, a commissioner at the Federal Character Commission, In Plateau State, the Gwandara are referred to as Abakwa Riga. This became the name of the ethnic group, he said. Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, PhD. Much thanks. wm[\33x.qbXi2Qx\7_y5= (d! 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. The stockade thus gave it its name Keffi; from the word Kaffimeans stockade or barrier. However, Islamic is their major religion. An exclusive interview of Clans head in Aku village Nassarawa state, Chief Baba Aku, describes the Eggon people as the first settlers in Nassarawa. The governor also used the occasion and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Agricultural Development Institute in Nasarawa State. This platform is made for Afo tribe where their traditional/cultural. 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. Joshua Project makes every effort to ensure that the subject in an image is in fact from the specific people group. >> The major ones are Migili (Koro), Alago, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa Fulani, Mada, Gwari, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. In 1976 Nasarawa became part of Plateau state; in 1996, it became part of Nassarawa state. He was sheltered by the Emir of Zaria, though in his flight he lost most of his possessions. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. The predominant tribe in this town is the Gwandaras who constitute about 85% of the total population. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Fulani herdsmen who had annually brought their herds to graze in the dry season on the rolling grass country of which the central portion of Nasarawa Province consists, were encouraged to settle by the fact that Fulani rule was rapidly spreading southwards. Nasarawa State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau, to the north by Kaduna State, to the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and to the west by the Federal Capital Territory. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. 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. The present Chief of Karshi HRH Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Mohammad ascended the throne since 1997 till date. /F2 9 0 R 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. Such items are kept mostly at home in a separate room for worshiping and they offer sacrifices to the item, believing it chases away evil spirits in the land or away from the family and make land fit for farming. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. [21], "Nasarawa" redirects here. These mineral resources are also found in Nasarawa State: Coal, Dolomite/Marble, coal, Sapphire, Talc, Quartz, Tantalite, Tourmaline, Mica, Chalcopyrite, Clay, Cassirite, Iron-Ore, Columbite, Galena and Feldspar[15], The state has a College of Education in Akwanga,[16] Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa,[17] Federal College of Education (Technical) Keana, College of Agriculture in Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, Nasarawa State University[18] Faculty of Agriculture Lafia Campus, a newly established Federal University of Lafia,[19] Mewar International University at Masaka, Bingham University at Karu, Hill College of Education Gwanje Akwanga, NACAP polytechnic Akwanga, Command secondary school Lafia, Command secondary school Rinze, Vocational And Relevant technology board, and many primary and secondary schools including the Federal Government Girls College, Keana, Nasarawa State is home to the Farin Ruwa Falls in Wamba Local Government area of the state. He pledged to always act in a way that would give others a sense of belonging, thereby promoting peace and unity. The protectorate later merged into British Nigeria in 1914 before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. (LogOut/ Today they have restructured their ruling patterns and the first class chieftain title is called the Aren Eggon (Father/Chief of Eggon). Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. With time, the name shortened to GWANDARA. If developed, the site can be an alternative holiday picnic centre for people in Keffi, Abuja and beyond. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. The general population of the Eggon people using current statistical analysis . Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. 1914 before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960 Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv became part Plateau. By Sen. 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