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. 9M_((&7JXCRXkb;|h_8W!MVwBO . We welcome. It is located at the intersection of local roads that lead to Keffi and the Benue River ports of Loko and Umaisha. The town is also the cradle of Alago civilization, one of the major ethnic groups in the state. The Koma tribe is made up of a total of eleven (11) villages. 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. [8] Despite the conflict, Nasarawa has the nineteenth highest Human Development Index in the country and numerous institutions of tertiary education.[9]. Afo - Eloyi tribe, association of Nasarawa state. 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 incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. U detailed it as it is, especially the late capt. In the Bille Tribe, Christianity is a dominant religion. He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. Before making travel plans based on data presented here, please confirm with other sources to the extent possible. 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). Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. Really interesting piece of work Muzzamil! But i think they are more of Christians than Muslims there..Tell me, where would i rather be if not Mada on a Sallah Fest..?In a nutshell, My Sallah break was fun.How did u spend yours?#Elijah #Kennygeesilver #Eggon #Nasarawa 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. Thanks and God bless. This multiplicity of ethnic groups is an asset and has given rise to a variety of arts, crafts, cultural festivals and dance groups. 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. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Your email address will not be published. Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. Another tourist site in Nasarawa State is the Maloney Hill. Speaking of meals, they majorly prefer millet, rice, sorghum, and maize. Hausa, one of the three major languages in the country is a common language of inter-ethnic communication in the two states; and it Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. After consent, the gamba leaf would be assembled by the suitors and foodstuff on agreement of the girls parents. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). In 1987 during the movement for creation of FCT, there was a moved to resettled the people of karshi. They are in Kanke Local Government Area, believed to have settled earlier than other ethnic groups. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. 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]. >> Please. 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. /Parent 2 0 R 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. Afo tribe is a top three majority tribes in Nasarawa State after Alago And Eggon tribes. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text ] This became the name of the ethnic group, he said. 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. 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. The state is an agrarian society and also acclaimed as "The Food Basket of the Nation". 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. The aged and dormant Emir, Ibrahima of Keffi, was also removed and Abdullahi, sixth son of Jibirilu (third Emir of Keffi), was formally appointed Emir in 1902, and in 1905 was presented with, a Second-grade Staff by His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir F. D. Lugard. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. Although, due to work related activities, I have not been around the beautiful city for a while. Thanks for reading. 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. I can tell you are definitely enjoying your stay sir. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. Similarly, Daniel Ayunbuga-Yaro, President of the Eggon Youths Movement, said the summit was conceived and implemented to restore peace unity and to disabuse the minds of people that the various ethnic groups in the state do not like each other. It also contains various minerals such as salt, baryte, and bauxite, which are mostly mined by artisanal miners. Ndawa 1747-1815, Mamman kigama 1460-1492, >> /F2 9 0 R I hope to make some time to explore the town when work brings me to Keffi soon. Twelve (12) kingmakers are selected from the clans who serve as scrutiny for the selection of the first class chief. All rights reserved. The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. This was later shortened to KARSHI. 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. I still come around once in a while. Alh Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi 1997 to date. Blanks mean an unknown value. If the institute is eventually established, it will empower them with the requisite skills that will make them self-reliance thereby making them unavailable for crime and other social vices, the governor added. This is my number 08035074839. 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. Example objects like the Ashim (represents the supernatural as it rids off all forms of evil from the possessor; it is also known to extract truth from liars and thieves), other popular supernatural deities include; Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba and used by various families depending on the needs for survival, childbirth, bountiful yield, protection etc. But with the coming of missionaries, Islam and Christianity have spread widely in their land. Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. Knowledge is power, information is superior. Editorials, Researches, News and Updates, Proposals and Promotions. 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. Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. Today Islam and Christianity are the major religion in the land. The deceaseds immediate family members can be inherited by the brothers of the late and they believe also in reincarnation (Inkiya). Much thanks. 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 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. 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). Individuals or families also keep items like a pot or stone as their god at home which they believe in and also make sacrifices to. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Subsequently, Danbaba and his followers migrated from the present Dala Kano to safeguard their faith and gods. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. DST Changes. Thank you. The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. Modern trends have changed the modes of marriage rites within the Eggon people. I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. 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. 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 today's article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. He was instrumental to the establishment of the first primary school in Karshi community now known as Aura primary school. The resettlement committee chaired by Usman Sabo Ago built a palace and some houses for those who are willing to be resettled subsequently Alh. He was sheltered by the Emir of Zaria, though in his flight he lost most of his possessions. 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. Corrections? 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. Alh mamman Na-Aura refused to moved, Alh. The origination of this tribe remains unknown, but they are located in Adama state and speak the Hausa language but are not Hausas. History [ edit] Maizabo reigned for 15 years, and died in 1835. 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. Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. If developed, the site can be an alternative holiday picnic centre for people in Keffi, Abuja and beyond. The stockade thus gave it its name Keffi; from the word Kaffimeans stockade or barrier. Molaney hill/tomb. Nasarawa State is inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Koro and Yeskwa in the far northwest; the Kofyar in the far northeast; the Eggon, Gwandara, Mada, Ninzo, and Nungu in the north; the Alago, Goemai, and Megili in the east; Eloyi (Ajiri/Afo) in the south; the Tiv in the southeast; the Idoma in southwest; and the Gade and Gbagyi in the west while the Hausa and Fulani live throughout the state. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. 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. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. He pledged to always act in a way that would give others a sense of belonging, thereby promoting peace and unity. The supreme god is called Angbashim. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 3 0 obj As a sign of remembrance, the late Captain Moloney Tomb was immortalized. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. 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. )d9)[JEyX$`H The Bata tribe is known to be in Mubi, Numan, and song local government area of Adamawa state. endobj that hill you mentioned is, surely, one of the reasons why its called home of solid minerals. /F1 6 0 R Alh. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Vocational Training and Technical College Karshi. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. New Karu of Nasarawa State lies east of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. 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. 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. The postal code of the area is 962. In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. 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. Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. 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. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. 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. 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 top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. I have been trying to reach you without success. we must always, in avoidance of predisposition, add that- the ancient city of nasarawan keffi embodies more foreigners than the indigenes themselves. 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. When Islam was first introduced in Kano in the middle of the 14th century, the ruling family to which Danbaba belonged took exception to the new religion known as Karshi today. No person outside the Royal family, no matter his wealth and popularity becomes the chief, unless he is from the royal family. 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. Aura 1556-1566, 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. 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. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! No people group map currently available. How the Government has Made Nigerian Youth Lazier. 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. Well done sir I must say! Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. Could you please reach out to me on 08035074839 or kindly send all your writeups on Keffi to me. Aura Sogo 1682-1700, This movement was initiated in 1945 by Alhaji Mamman Na-Aura, the 25th Emir of Karshi. 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. The Banso Tribe was formerly known as the Nso till they were conquered in the 17th century by the Fulani tribe; however, the Banso tribe is not only found in Adamawa state, Nigeria but also found in Cameroon, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the Banso tribe is found in the Local Government area of Sauduna. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). With time, the name shortened to GWANDARA. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Updates? Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. 4 0 obj Nasarawa was established on 1 October 1996 by the Abacha government, splitting it from the today neighboring Plateau State which previously had contained both their territories. This platform is made for Afo tribe where their traditional/cultural. Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. I could remember my amazing experience on of that hill. 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. However, with the advent of colonial era and indirect rule, the colonial masters decide to merge Karshi with the Keffi Native Authority (NA). I can share with you if you request. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. Other key industries are services, especially in urban areas, and the livestock herding and ranching of cattle, goats, and sheep. 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 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. Mada Station, is rich in agricultural produce. Once again Im impressed. The people of the tribe are majorly Christians and they chose to farm as their main occupation. 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. They are passionate in their dealings and interactions with people, very religious, hardworking and accommodating.I had trouble adjusting to life there at first, all i see the challenges in the environment and all i do was to complain cos i never imagined a place without power supply still exist in this century of ours, water was also a major problem. Islam, as always, have always been the dominant religion within Emirates and Keffi isnt left out. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Karshi town, believed to be one of the oldest settlement in the middle belt zone, it was founded by Mallam Danbaba. 530 likes. Time/General. Climate & Weather Averages in Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria. 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]. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. They use items like stones, cowries, pots and sticks as gods. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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 Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. A freelance (creative) writer who uses his works to inspire other creative and productive fellows. It was an annual festival that comes before the rains, involving dancing around the Dala hills for seven days. The state, which consists of 13 local. Little, if any, history of Christianity. The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. 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. 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. The original inhabitants of Karu are the Gwari, Gade, Gwadara, Gana-gana, Koro and the Bassa tribes, with a little Hausa community [1] [7 . 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. Bakwa kiga 1727-1747, Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar 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. (LogOut/ Data is not as precise as it appears. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. Stay glued. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. 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. Keffi is located just west of a junction of local roads that gives it quick access to Abuja and Nasarawa Toto. Change). However, in 1945 Mamman Na-Aura moved the community from Kupai to karshi today where Alhaji Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi is now the Emir. Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. The Governor of Nasarawa State is the regional executive of Nasarawa. The Eggon Ero are mostly around Ume, Alizaga, Bakyono, and Arigbadu Sako. Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. 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. 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. 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 Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. According to historical records, during the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa (1463-1499), Islam was introduced into the courts of Kano. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. 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. 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 . The protectorate later merged into British Nigeria in 1914 before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. 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. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). [2] Based on data presented here, please confirm with other sources to town. 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