/F3 12 0 R 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 tribes in Adamawa state has been unveiled and listed above, now I presume you now know the tribes in Adamawa state. Lol. 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. 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. Economically, Nasarawa State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sesame, soybeans, groundnut, millet, maize, and yam crops. The general population of the Eggon people using current statistical analysis . 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. Mamman kigama 1460-1492, 4 0 obj Bawa Ara 1441-1460, On top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. Are you still there so we can hopefully catch up someday? 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. As if that wasn't enough, you will also do the same to get water to use. 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. actually Im not from there but I love the people lifestyle according to your historical view. The town is served by a secondary school and a hospital. Mamman Na-Aurah was a Prince from Nani Ada Dende lineage of ancient royal stool of karshi. During the course, an ambitious Abdullahi (better known as Abdu Zanga) a Katsina Fulani, persuaded a number of cattle- owning Fulani like himself to band themselves to structurally take over the town. 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. Thank you very much sir. Nice observations. Kokosha 1932-1944, Alhaji Mamman Aura 1944-1983, History [ edit] 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 corpse is cleaned up and dressed up awaiting the rites of the chief priest or prominent clans men. I still come around once in a while. Every tribe or ethnolinguistic group has its language. % He joined the Ex-Sultan of Sokoto. 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. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. Osoko 1492-1512, /F6 21 0 R Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. They have so far succeeded and have kept the political and social relationship among the different ethic tribes in constant state of political tension. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. 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. In history, the people of Eggon where governed by traditional religious laws by a caretaker Chief Priest Adanashim. Islamic Foundation Nursery and Primary school Karshi. 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. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. 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). Am mohammed Maiwada Bala the SANTURAKI of KEFFI..a traditional title holder of the Keffi emirate. /F1 6 0 R Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. The Fulani tribe is sometimes mistaken for the Hausa Tribe because they quite have a lot in common. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. Its nice hearing from you. The Eggon Ero are mostly around Ume, Alizaga, Bakyono, and Arigbadu Sako. Could you please reach out to me on 08035074839 or kindly send all your writeups on Keffi to me. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. Smiles. Time Zone. 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. However, the Koma tribe currently is located in Jada LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria. 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. Corrections? 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 Sharo is a Fulani festival in Keffi Local Government Area every season and after Ramadan (Sallah). In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. Express your satisfaction in the comment box below. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. Well done! The governor also used the occasion and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Agricultural Development Institute in Nasarawa State. Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. 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. 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 26th chief of Karshi was HRH Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman who ruled for 12 years (1983-1995). 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. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. However, to preserve their culture, Gwandara Development Educational and Cultural Association (GWADECA) sprung up from Gwandara Youth Club (GYC) which was formed in Kaduna in 1970. Well done sir I must say! 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. /Contents 4 0 R I actually base near the Maloney hill. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nasarawa. 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. No people group map currently available. Mamman Danbaba from Kano 1366-1396, The original inhabitants of Karu are the Gwari, Gade, Gwadara, Gana-gana, Koro and the Bassa tribes, with a little Hausa community [1] [7 . Na-Aurah also encourages farming, hunting and other legal businesses to be done in his domain. The state, which consists of 13 local. Gombi is known as a tribe and also a local government area in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. Of course the Fulani invasion never stopped, until the arrival and bailings of the British colonial government; first through the Royal Niger Company and then later Fredrick Lugards establishment. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. This was later shortened to KARSHI. 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. This solved the problem of distance from Karshi to Zaria and the cumbersomeness of the administrative framework. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. Use the above button to submit a map. 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. 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. DST Changes. Nasarawa has a network of roads within the state, which link all rural areas and major towns. These people prefer meals made from rice, millets, and maize. 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. It is believed that the ambitious Abdu Zanga attempted to obtain his title (and a flag) direct from Othman Dan Fodio, Emir of Sokoto. Ensuring a camaraderie in all disposition we find ourselves. 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. The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). He settled down in the circa in A.D. 1802, and built a village with a heavy stockade round it. Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. 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. Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman 1983-1995, Vocational Training and Technical College Karshi. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. 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. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The word eggon refers to that hill which means "a good sense hearing". Aura Sogo 1682-1700, 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. 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. Thanks for reading. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the. Dr Salisu Usman Ogbo: Bellos Man Rebuilding Kogi Education, Contempt Of Court: Govs, CBN Gov, AGF, Bank CEOs, Others Risk Jail Terms, Benue Farmer Values Loss, As Flood Covers Farmland, FirstFounders Inc., PropTech Hub Africa Inc. Skydive To Celebrate GITEX Global 2022 Dubai, Disturbing Statistics of Health Surveys On Under-5 Mortality, Safety Tips For Public Places, COVID-19 Second Wave. 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). Maizabo reigned for 15 years, and died in 1835. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. Each settlement has a leader either called Sarki, Sangari, Whurki or Seleki, with hierarchical structure made up of title holders. Omissions? Subsequently, Danbaba and his followers migrated from the present Dala Kano to safeguard their faith and gods. Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. Obayaya 1727-1727, We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, PhD. He also said that the forum would organised other programmes such as peace rallies, football competitions and cultural festivals, amongst the various ethnic groups in the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. 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! 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. Take care. Just like the other Hausa-Fulani communities, Keffi have similar traditional administrative setup. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. Karu is the administrative headquarters of the Karu Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 13 LGAs that make up Nasarawa State. 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. stream Thanks and God bless. In the 1890s and 1900s, British expeditions occupied the area and incorporated it into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. :.O?+`HbTz45Onj"yNRTM-THqBgH7*T"Q{&&+UapT.ST7ks They are in Kanke Local Government Area, believed to have settled earlier than other ethnic groups. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. The Bata tribe is known to be in Mubi, Numan, and song local government area of Adamawa state. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. The deceaseds immediate family members can be inherited by the brothers of the late and they believe also in reincarnation (Inkiya). However, the major occupations of these people are farming and fishing. Wowthats fascinating. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. Thanks Blessing. With time, the name shortened to GWANDARA. /Resources << However, Islamic is their major religion. I am glad you like it. Alh. 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. He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. Thank you. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. The people of the tribe are majorly Christians and they chose to farm as their main occupation. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. I remember wanting to audience one of this event before a very good friend of mine (Olaniyi Ibrahim) stopped me. /F5 18 0 R A. Haruna Department of Geology and Mining UniKeff. Other data may have varying ages. endobj We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. (LogOut/ 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. 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. It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. Other tribes found in Taraba state include the below tribes; Diba tribe Gornum tribe Bobua Tribe Banda tribe Betso Tribe Bakulung Tribe Bambuko tribe Tarok Tribe Babur Tribe Related: LIST OF TRIBES IN TARABA STATE LIST OF TRIBES IN JIGAWA STATE Six Geopolitical Zones In Nigeria And Their States LIST OF ALL TRIBES IN ADAMAWA STATE NIGERIA Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# I hope to make some time to explore the town when work brings me to Keffi soon. 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. About your research and references, i will get back to you soon via mail. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. 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]. As always, trust Muzzammilwrites to bring you scoops of all other tribes as mentioned above. 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. The founding fathers were late Alh. Muzzamil. Umaru expanded his domain by conquering neighbouring territory and made Nassarawa a vassal state to Zaria (175 miles [282 km] north). King Rumfa, determined to root out all pagan practices, came into conflict with his son Prince Karshi, who did not accept Islam, but preferred the religion of his forefathers which was the worship of Tsumburbura. The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. Correcting the wrongs in the society with every chance possible. A. F. Usman The postal code of the area is 962. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. Alh mamman Na-Aura refused to moved, Alh. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, 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. Karshi is located in the Federal Capital Territory, a satellite town situated in Abuja Municipal Area Council in Nigeria. The supreme god is called Angbashim. [14], Nasarawa State has agriculture as the mainstay of its economy with the production of varieties of cash crops throughout the year. Your email address will not be published. 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. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. As a sign of remembrance, the late Captain Moloney Tomb was immortalized. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). The Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. This issue of relocation brought division among the people of Karshi. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. 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. 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. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. Knowledge is power, information is superior. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. In fact, I grew & schooled in keffi. I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. 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. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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. 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 . Speaking of meals, they majorly prefer millet, rice, sorghum, and maize. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. /Length 2972 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. Bahago 1815-1840, Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. May I request that you send me your references because I happen to be working on a project regarding Keffi history? Tourists love to go hiking on this beautiful and high hill overlooking the Nasarawa Eggon local government and surrounding areas. Pop. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different groups. The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. )szkKUfP*(@\2}`iv [}aY_G;d q0Em)i` V^K: V^\X> ,VklI#|-CI+$({8q7E*kbBdI9IfwVOH541Ls B%f:9Qq&'5?4pjwl&Ma~`h>8;xED96W*-(ujm6x{?$~$G?L;)%[-J9E]$I1 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. 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. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. 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). Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. Bachama people are also noted to have shrines where they worship just as other tribes in Africa before they finally came in contact with Islam, but still, after their contacts with Islam, the majority of the Bachama people are Christians while some practice Islam. It was an annual festival that comes before the rains, involving dancing around the Dala hills for seven days. Weather. Although, due to work related activities, I have not been around the beautiful city for a while. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). /MediaBox [0 0 468 691] [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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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