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'''Keffi'''{{Pronunciation|Keffi pronunciation.ogg|help=no}} is a traditional town in [[Nigeria|north central nigeria]] Its headquarters are in the town of Keffi. Keffi is 50 kilometers from Abuja. [[Nasarawa State University|Nasarawa State university]] is located in Keffi sitting along Keffi-Akwanga express way. and the present emir is Dr. Shehu cindo yamusa lll.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About: Keffi |url=https://dbpedia.org/page/Keffi |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=dbpedia.org}}</ref> |
'''Keffi'''{{Pronunciation|Keffi pronunciation.ogg|help=no}} is a traditional town in [[Nigeria|north central nigeria]] Its headquarters are in the town of Keffi. Keffi is 50 kilometers from Abuja. [[Nasarawa State University|Nasarawa State university]] is located in Keffi sitting along Keffi-Akwanga express way. and the present emir is Dr. Shehu cindo yamusa lll.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About: Keffi |url=https://dbpedia.org/page/Keffi |access-date=2023-08-22 |website=dbpedia.org}}</ref> |
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It has an area of 138 km{{sup|2}} and a population of about 92,664 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 961.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |archivedate=2009-10-07 }}</ref> |
It has an area of 138 km{{sup|2}} and a population of about 92,664 at the 2006 census. The [[postal code]] of the area is 961.<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Offices- with map of LGA |publisher=NIPOST |url=http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |accessdate=2009-10-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx |archivedate=2009-10-07 }}</ref> |
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== History == |
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Keffi town was founded around 1802 by a Fulani warrior leader Abdu Zanga who took the title of emir.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/Keffi Keffi], an Encyclopaedia Britannica entry, lookup ion March 2019</ref> His small dominion was subject to the Zaria emirate to which it had to pay an annual tribute of slaves.<ref>[https://muzzammilwrites.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/tribes-and-culture-the-ancient-city-of-keffi-nasarawa-state/ The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State)], Muzzammilwrites blog dated 22 November 2017, lookup in March 2019. The blogpost quotes from "Notes on Nassarawa Province, Nigeria", by Sciortino, J. C, p.7, Publication date ca. 1920, original accessible via [https://archive.org/details/notesonnassarawa00scioiala archive.org</ref> |
Keffi town was founded around 1802 by a Fulani warrior leader Abdu Zanga who took the title of emir.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/place/Keffi Keffi], an Encyclopaedia Britannica entry, lookup ion March 2019</ref> His small dominion was subject to the Zaria emirate to which it had to pay an annual tribute of slaves.<ref>[https://muzzammilwrites.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/tribes-and-culture-the-ancient-city-of-keffi-nasarawa-state/ The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State)], Muzzammilwrites blog dated 22 November 2017, lookup in March 2019. The blogpost quotes from "Notes on Nassarawa Province, Nigeria", by Sciortino, J. C, p.7, Publication date ca. 1920, original accessible via [https://archive.org/details/notesonnassarawa00scioiala archive.org</ref> |
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In 1902 Keffi was the location of an incident that led to the British invasion of Northern Nigeria, after the "magaji", a representative of the Zaria sultan killed a British officer. When the Magaji found refuge in Kano, this was the pretext for [[Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard|Lugard]] to invade the northern caliphate.<ref>cf. Sciortino p.7</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=The conquest of Northern Nigeria|last=Dusgate|first=Richard H|publisher=Frank Cass|year=1985|isbn=0-7146-3227-9|location=London|pages=[https://archive.org/details/conquestofnorthe00dusg/page/166 166-167]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/conquestofnorthe00dusg/page/166}}</ref> |
In 1902 Keffi was the location of an incident that led to the British invasion of Northern Nigeria, after the "magaji", a representative of the Zaria sultan killed a British officer. When the Magaji found refuge in Kano, this was the pretext for [[Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard|Lugard]] to invade the northern caliphate.<ref>cf. Sciortino p.7</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=The conquest of Northern Nigeria|last=Dusgate|first=Richard H|publisher=Frank Cass|year=1985|isbn=0-7146-3227-9|location=London|pages=[https://archive.org/details/conquestofnorthe00dusg/page/166 166-167]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/conquestofnorthe00dusg/page/166}}</ref> |
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== Economy == |
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In the Keffi LGA, there are numerous [[Natural resource|mineral resources]], including those for tin and [[columbite]]. [[Crop|Crops]] including [[millet]], [[sorghum]], [[Yam (vegetable)|yams]], and [[cotton]] are also grown in the region, making [[Agriculture|farming]] another important economic activity there. The Kefi [[cattle]] market, which draws hundreds of buyers and sellers, is one of many markets that are held in the Keffi LGA, where trade is also thriving. [[Animal husbandry]] and [[Handicraft|handicrafts]] are two other significant economic pursuits of the residents of Keffi LGA. Additionally, Keffi is home to numerous officially and privately [[Bank|owned banks]], [[Hotel|hotels]], and other [[Institution|institutions]]. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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keffi
keffi hausa/fulani | |
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LGA and Town | |
| Keffi | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Nasarawa State |
| Headquarters | Keffi Town |
| Government | |
| • Type | chairman Hon. Baba shehu |
| • emir | Dr. Shehu cindo yamusa lll |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Keffi is a traditional town in north central nigeria Its headquarters are in the town of Keffi. Keffi is 50 kilometers from Abuja. Nasarawa State university is located in Keffi sitting along Keffi-Akwanga express way. and the present emir is Dr. Shehu cindo yamusa lll.[1]
It has an area of 138 km2 and a population of about 92,664 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 961.[2]
History
Keffi town was founded around 1802 by a Fulani warrior leader Abdu Zanga who took the title of emir.[3] His small dominion was subject to the Zaria emirate to which it had to pay an annual tribute of slaves.[4]
In 1902 Keffi was the location of an incident that led to the British invasion of Northern Nigeria, after the "magaji", a representative of the Zaria sultan killed a British officer. When the Magaji found refuge in Kano, this was the pretext for Lugard to invade the northern caliphate.[5][6]
Economy
In the Keffi LGA, there are numerous mineral resources, including those for tin and columbite. Crops including millet, sorghum, yams, and cotton are also grown in the region, making farming another important economic activity there. The Kefi cattle market, which draws hundreds of buyers and sellers, is one of many markets that are held in the Keffi LGA, where trade is also thriving. Animal husbandry and handicrafts are two other significant economic pursuits of the residents of Keffi LGA. Additionally, Keffi is home to numerous officially and privately owned banks, hotels, and other institutions.
Notable people
- Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim – Director-General of NAPTIP
References
- ^ "About: Keffi". dbpedia.org. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ Keffi, an Encyclopaedia Britannica entry, lookup ion March 2019
- ^ The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State), Muzzammilwrites blog dated 22 November 2017, lookup in March 2019. The blogpost quotes from "Notes on Nassarawa Province, Nigeria", by Sciortino, J. C, p.7, Publication date ca. 1920, original accessible via [https://archive.org/details/notesonnassarawa00scioiala archive.org
- ^ cf. Sciortino p.7
- ^ Dusgate, Richard H (1985). The conquest of Northern Nigeria. London: Frank Cass. pp. 166-167. ISBN 0-7146-3227-9.
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