2.3 The state has seven main ethnic groups each with a distinct cultural heritage, they are; /ProcSet [/PDF /Text ] B%f:9Qq&'5?4pjwl&Ma~`h>8;xED96W*-(ujm6x{?$~$G?L;)%[-J9E]$I1 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]. Aura 1840-1860, The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. Thanks for reading. On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. 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 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. The present Chief of Karshi HRH Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Mohammad ascended the throne since 1997 till date. 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 total annual rainfall is between 1,145.6 mm and 1,631.7 mm (Kanayochukwu and Dogo . He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. %PDF-1.5 If developed, the site can be an alternative holiday picnic centre for people in Keffi, Abuja and beyond. 3 0 obj 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. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. 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. According to historical records, during the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa (1463-1499), Islam was introduced into the courts of Kano. The Sharo is a Fulani festival in Keffi Local Government Area every season and after Ramadan (Sallah). The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. Alh mamman Na-Aura refused to moved, Alh. 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. 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. Populations are scaled to the current year. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. Molaney hill/tomb. History [ edit] 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. Sharki Akwara 1512-1527, 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. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. [8] Despite the conflict, Nasarawa has the nineteenth highest Human Development Index in the country and numerous institutions of tertiary education.[9]. Aura Sogo 1682-1700, 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. Tribes and Culture: Enwan (Akoko-Edo) II. Karshi Satellite Town Development Agency(STDA). Smiles. The town lies just north of a fork in the Okwa River, which is a tributary of the Benue River. 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) 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. Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, 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. Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. 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)JlsME:KKO.>}="-4!a`2! They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. /Filter /FlateDecode Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Take care. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. They were therefore referred to as Gwanda-Rawa da Sallah which means Those who prefer dancing to prayers thus shortened to Gwandara. 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. 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. 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. /Contents 4 0 R May I request that you send me your references because I happen to be working on a project regarding Keffi history? I actually base near the Maloney hill. 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). Their mediums of reverence vary depending on individual preference; in forms of sticks, cowries, beads, selected stones and clay pots. Meanwhile, a certain Imoru Makama (Dogo), who was head of military from far back Abu Zanga era, had continued to prove himself worthy of the appointment by subduing the surrounding country. In 1976 Nasarawa became part of Plateau state; in 1996, it became part of Nassarawa state. Karshi remained with Keffi Native Authority (NA) till 1976 when the new Federal Capital Territory was carved out of some neighboring state then Plateau state. 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 . !>O{.$hGd!IJ]"vo8c8\Qn{Bl#G`MC&%hZ9a5-Oeu>9LG@( 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 Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. "/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}~
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. 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. In the Bille Tribe, Christianity is a dominant religion. The tribes in Adamawa state has been unveiled and listed above, now I presume you now know the tribes in Adamawa state. /Resources << The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. This is my number 08035074839. Named for the historic Nasarawa Emirate, the state was formed from the west of Plateau State on 1 October 1996. Just like the other Hausa-Fulani communities, Keffi have similar traditional administrative setup. The major occupation of the Bille tribe is making baskets and calabash as well as farming. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. The Salt Village in the Keana Local Government Area of the State produces naturally iodized salt from the lake located nearby. The state is an agrarian society and also acclaimed as "The Food Basket of the Nation". 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. /F1 6 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). A place where the people are always ready to receive strangers with open warmth of embrace. Keffi is wonderful to live in, its peaceful, the people accommodating & less expensive to stay. The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. 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. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nasarawa. I remember wanting to audience one of this event before a very good friend of mine (Olaniyi Ibrahim) stopped me. Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. 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. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. I can tell you are definitely enjoying your stay sir. Your email address will not be published. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the. Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). In fact, I grew & schooled in keffi. 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. Please I will like to speak with you. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. 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. I still come around once in a while. 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?). Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. A PROPOSAL FOR THE PLANNING OF FINAL YEAR WEEK. actually Im not from there but I love the people lifestyle according to your historical view. Sharki Bakwa II 1575-1627, Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 91 F. 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. Karu is the administrative headquarters of the Karu Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 13 LGAs that make up Nasarawa State. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. 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. Cheers. 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. Wowthats fascinating. 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. Editorials, Researches, News and Updates, Proposals and Promotions. Bawa Ara 1441-1460, Originally, modern-day Nasarawa State was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the Benue-Plateau State. The people of the tribe are majorly Christians and they chose to farm as their main occupation. Nasarawa is a market centre for the yams, sorghum, millet, soybeans, shea nuts, and cotton grown in the surrounding area. Weather. >> Annually, the people of Eggon come from various locations all over the world to feast and show love to one another. /Length 2972 Once again Im impressed. 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. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. The Makpngibi men digs the grave; dug up to four feet like a round tube with a parallel passageway leading out of it. There is no doubt that the Eggon people of central Nigeria has this similar rich cultural values that cannot be extinct but will bask and extend to generations yet unborn. I have been trying to reach you without success. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. Vocational Training and Technical College Karshi. /Font << The chief priest releases the dodo masquerade on this day as all the young maidens and men come out in colossal numbers; making beautiful traditional renditions to their gods. He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). We are glad you love it. 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. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. 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. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! 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. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. A Glance Historical Review by Badamasi Haruna Adamu, Department of Political Science UniKeff, 2016, Brief Glance of Karshi Historical Review by A. 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. 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. Apart from the Ashim, there are some religions practiced by individuals or families such as Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba. It is apparently a center of connects. Lugard had this to say about the Nasarawa province in 1902: in the Nasarawa country, a once fertile and populous province, one can now only, view the remains and ruins of the large and totally deserted towns, bearing witness to the desolating wrought by 100 years of internecine strife and slave-raiding by the Fulani. The Gwandara engaged in farming, hunting, dyeing, blacksmithing and weaving but western education and technological advancement have seen many abandon these professions. The town is served by a secondary school and a hospital. He was eventually killed in the engagement at Burmi, by Major Marsh, on July 27th, 1903. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. Afo tribe is a top three majority tribes in Nasarawa State after Alago And Eggon tribes. /Parent 2 0 R The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. 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. According to a Gwandara youth, The group now referred to as Gwandara were idol worshippers, alongside their kith and kin the Hausas. But at about the rising of 19th century, during the the era of the Fulani invasion, it was recorded that the Northern axis of ten province was raided by the Fulani and Habe (now in present day Abuja). This was later shortened to KARSHI. Later, he went on to Kano where he was well received and became the right-hand man of the Emir. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. Nice observations. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. He is a graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ilorin. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja has debunked news trending on social media regarding the alleged 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera. Islam, as always, have always been the dominant religion within Emirates and Keffi isnt left out. (LogOut/ Well done sir I must say! No people group map currently available. 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. 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. 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. 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. The major occupation of this tribe is farming. 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. He pledged to always act in a way that would give others a sense of belonging, thereby promoting peace and unity. /F3 12 0 R Its hard to tell which is dominant. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. Speaking of meals, they majorly prefer millet, rice, sorghum, and maize. /F4 15 0 R Progressively, education and civilization has changed the general lifestyle within the Emirate. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. Before the end of the (Fulani) administrative dominance, 5 Muslim kingdoms/ Emirate have already been established and keffi was one of them. The major ones are Migili (Koro), Alago, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa Fulani, Mada, Gwari, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira. Na-Aurah also encourages farming, hunting and other legal businesses to be done in his domain. Blanks mean an unknown value. 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. 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 todays article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. The State has three National Senatorial Districts, the South, North and West. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. The stockade thus gave it its name Keffi; from the word Kaffimeans stockade or barrier. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman 1983-1995, It is particularly a non-Arabic influenced Hausa, Gwandara words such as Koshiya, Sakata, Adaka, Burgami, Giwa and so on, buttress this Hausa root, he added. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. Corrections? This was the hills which the Eggon people had settled and established as an ancestral heritage as well. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). :.O?+`HbTz45Onj"yNRTM-THqBgH7*T"Q{&&+UapT.ST7ks Today they have restructured their ruling patterns and the first class chieftain title is called the Aren Eggon (Father/Chief of Eggon). 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 . I am glad you like it. Karshi Future Youth Forum now known as Karshi Youth Forum (KYF), Karshi People's Congress (KPC), and others, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 22:26. << It is uniquely another variance of Hausa, influenced by time and the environment they settled. Are you still there so we can hopefully catch up someday? The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. Recently, the Bura people are noticed to have neglected their culture and as adopted the Hausa culture, so, there is no big deal mistaken them as Hausas or calling them Hausas as they have adopted the Hausa culture. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. The word Eggon means gifted sensitivity. 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. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. 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. The word eggon refers to that hill which means "a good sense hearing". They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. The Eggons are largely. 530 likes. Twelve (12) kingmakers are selected from the clans who serve as scrutiny for the selection of the first class chief. 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. Word Eggon refers to that hill which means `` a good sense hearing '': Keffi Sitting! 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