Ikara

Last updated • 6 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Ikara
[NG.KD.IK]
LGA and town
Nigeria location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Ikara
Coordinates: 11°11′N8°14′E / 11.183°N 8.233°E / 11.183; 8.233
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Kaduna State
Government
 • ChairmanSadiq Ibrahim Salihu
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Ikara

Ikara is a town and local government area (LGA) in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, located around (85 km) north-east from the city of Zaria. Ikara as an LGA consists of these towns its located between 10°2¹ to 11°5¹ north and villages: Ikara, Malikachi, Furana, Danlawan, Kurmin Kogi, Janfalan, Auchan, Paki, and Pala. [1]

Contents

The Local Government council is chaired by Sadiq Ibrahim Salihu. [2] [3]

Tribes

The main tribes of the people of the area are Hausa and Fulani. [4] Their religions are Islam and Christianity. Their main occupation is farming. They produce Maize, Guinea corn, Beans, Soya beans, Rice, Cassava, Tomatoes, Sugar cane, and many other crop products. [5]

History

Ikara local government was created out of former Zaria Native Authority following the local government reforms of 1976 at the time of creation. It comprised Ikara, Kubua and Makarfi Districts.

The evolution of human settlement in Ikara was greatly influence by environmental, economic and social considerations. The evolution dates back as far as 1808 when the Jukun people inhabited the town of Ikara. They were immigrants who fled attack of the Muslims scholars from Kano for their refusal to accept Islam. They settled under the Ikara Mountain (Dutse Lungu) for a brief period of time they later came settle in a plain area near the mountain. [6] The Jukun people were believed to be the founders of Ikara town and name it "Ikara" which means "lets hide here" or "a hiding place" in the Jukun language. [7]

The Maguzawa are people who were originally pagans or who may converted to christianity later in the 20century. The maguzawa were originally Hausa speaking people mostly found in area around katsina, kano and northern zaria.

They were termed “maguzawa” by the Hausa people and Fulani muslim after the jihad because they did not accept the islam religion but retain to tradition pagan worship. However most of these people so-called maguzawa have been converted to Christians and such cannot be termed maguzawa in real islamic sense of word; in spite of this, the name persisted

The fulani were said to have come and settle in the area mainly for ecological reasons. The Fulani who were mainly Bororuji(wanderers) came to ikara because the town was suitable for cattle grazing and probably sought to escaped the payment of jangali(tax) to the rulers of their various area, with large family unit. However, according to oral tradition, in spite of all these settlements, ikara could not be regarded as town as there were was no definite ruler over the town until 1879, when magaji Abubakar, a man who hailed from kura, a town in kano state . He organised the settlements into a town and he became the first villarge head in 1897. He was turbaned by shehu kwasau, sarkin zazzau (Emir of zazzau) as the village head with title “Dagachin ikara ”

Administrative Structure

This Local Government consists of two districts namely:

It has six (6) departments, which are as follows:

Agriculture

This Local Government depends mainly on farming and cattle reading. Ikara has a strong division of labour according to age and sex. Many men have more one occupations such as farmers and traders. The women of Ikare get money through processing of foods and selling food items at home or market places. [8] [9]

Climate

The wet season is oppressive and overcast, with temperatures ranging from 53 °F to 97 °F. The temperature varies throughout the year, though mostly during the dry season. [10] [11] [12]

Average Temperature

The average daily maximum temperature during the 1.9-month hot season, which runs from March 7 to May 4, is above 94 °F. April is the warmest month of the year in Ikara, with typical high temperatures of 96 °F and low temperatures of 71 °F. The average daily high temperature during the 2.8-month cool season, which runs from July 6 to September 29, is below 85 °F. December is the coldest month of the year in Ikara, with typical highs of 84 °F and lows of 55 °F. [10]

Commerce

The commercials activities in the local Government consist of farm products. Below is the list of their main markets.

Education

There are thirteen Secondary Schools in this Local Government namely: [13] -

(Private)

Government Secondary School Ikara is a popular secondary school operating in Ikara town, the school is rated high in terms of provision of qualitative education.

Financial Institutions

There is a bank at Ikara and Lead way Assurance is the other financial institution in Ikara LGA Financial Resources

Government Agencies

Geographical Features

There is no distinct geographical features in the LGA The LGA has borders with Makarfi Local Government in the west, Soba in the south, Tudun Wada in Kano State in the North. Kubau by the South

Headquarter

Ikara, Which is a major town is the headquarters

Health Facilities

There are five comprehensive health centers and forty seven Health Clinics located in the following Area .

There are Health Clinics under Ikara LGs with four Health Centers located in Ikara itself.

Industries

Ikara food Processing Company (Tomato)

Judiciary

The Local Government has three courts at the headquarters, Ikara, namely:

Mineral Resources

People

Hausas/Fulani

Population

194,723 people (2006 census)

Postal Address

P.M.B 1101, Ikara

Religion

Islam is the dominant religion.

Recreational Facilities

The numerous schools and tertiary institutions provide play grounds for sports and recreational activities in L.G.A.

Road Network

Road Construction received attention during the period of Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi.

Roads are enumerated below:

Tertiary Institution

There are two of them namely

Traditional Rulers

The following areas are administered by Districts Heads. Are:

Tourists Attractions

The LGA is inundated with some rocks and Kogi waterfalls.

Towns and Villages

Ikara, Malikachi, Furana, Danlawan, Kurmin Kogi, Janfalan, Auchan, Paki, Pala, Saulawa, Rumi, Saya-saya, Kuya

Water

The Ikara water dam

Politicians

Hon. Sadiq Ibrahim Salihu is the current serving Chairman of Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kaduna</span> Capital city of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kaduna State</span> State of Nigeria

Kaduna State is a state in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The state capital is its namesake, the city of Kaduna, which was the 8th largest city in the country as of 2006. Created in 1967 as North-Central State, which also encompassed the modern Katsina State, Kaduna State achieved its current borders in 1987. Kaduna State is the fourth largest and third most populous state in the country, Kaduna State is nicknamed the Centre of Learning, owing to the presence of numerous educational institutions of importance within the state such as Ahmadu Bello University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Northern Region, Nigeria</span> Former autonomous division within Nigeria

Northern Nigeria was an autonomous division within Nigeria, distinctly different from the southern part of the country, with independent customs, foreign relations and security structures. In 1962, it acquired the territory of the British Northern Cameroons, which voted to become a province within Northern Nigeria.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zaria</span> City in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Zaria is a metropolitan city in Nigeria, located at present time within four local government areas in Kaduna State. It serves as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate Council and is one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The local government areas comprising Zaria are Zaria, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Soba local government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Katagum</span> Place in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Katagum is a town, a local government area and a traditional emirate in Bauchi State of north eastern Nigeria. The town is located on the northern bank of the Jama'are River, which is a tributary of the Hadejia. Most of the inhabitants are peoples from the Fulani, Kanuri, Karai-karai and Hausa tribes. The chief agricultural products include peanuts (groundnuts), sorghum, millet, rice, cowpeas, cotton, indigo, and gum arabic. Livestock include horses, cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys and a lot of poultry.

Suleja is a city in Niger State, Nigeria, just north of Abuja, capital of the Nigeria. It is sometimes confused with the nearby city of Abuja, due to its proximity, and the fact that it was originally called Abuja before the Nigerian government adopted the name from the then Emir Sulayman Bal for its new federal capital in 1976.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wase, Nigeria</span> LGA and town in Plateau State, Nigeria

Wase is a town and Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Nigeria, situated some 216 km south east of Jos, the Plateau State capital. It shares its name with the nearby Wase River. The population of the LGA was 159,861 people as of 2006, with an urban area of 1750 km².

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zazzau</span> Traditional state in Kaduna State, Nigeria

The Zazzau, also known as the Zaria Emirate, is a traditional state with headquarters in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The current emir of Zazzau is Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, who succeeded the former emir, late Alhaji Shehu Idris.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kafanchan</span> Town, chiefdom, sub-group, dialect in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Kafanchan is a town located in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The town owes much of its development to the railway development in the area. The railway is situated at a particular junction of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) station built in 1927. It sits on the railtrack connecting Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kafanchan, Kuru, Bauchi and finally Maiduguri. As of 2007, Kafanchan had an estimated population of 83,092.

Danja is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is located in the town of Danja.

Minjibir is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Minjibir, about 20 km northeast of the state capital Kano.

Karaye is a Local Government Area and Headquarter of Karaye Emirate Council in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Karaye.

Rano is a Local Government Area and headquarters of Rano Emirate council in Kano State, Nigeria. Rano is a local government area in Kano State with administrative headquarters in the town of Rano. Rano local government area is a Hausa-Fulani community in the southern senatorial district of Kano State otherwise known as Kano South Senatorial District alongside Albasu, Bebeji, Bunkure, Doguwa, Gaya, Kiru, Takai, Ajingi, Rogo, Kibiya, Tudun Wada, Garko, Wudil and Sumaila local government areas. Rano local government area also forms a federal constituency alongside Bunkure and Kibiya local government areas. It has an area of 520 km2 and a population of 145,439 at the 2006 census. The local government area is bounded to the north by Garun Mallam and Bunkure local government areas, to the east by Kibiya local government area, to the south by Tudun Wada local government area, and to the west by Bebeji local government area. The Rano local government council is in charge of public administration in Rano local government area. The council is led by a chairman who is the executive head of the local government. The Rano legislative council make laws governing Rano local government area. It consists of 10 Councillors representing the 10 wards of the local government area.

Sanga is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Gbantu. The Local Government Council is chaired by Bisallah Malam. It has an area of 1,821 km2 and had a population of 151,485 as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 801.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jema'a</span> LGA and Town in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Jema'a is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria with headquarters at Kafanchan. The Local Government Council is chaired by Yunana Barde. It has an area of 1,384 km2 and a population of 278,202 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 801.

Kagarko is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kagarko. It has an area of 2,356 km2 and a population of 239,058 at the 2006 census. The Local Government Council is chaired by Nasara Rabo. The postal code is 802.

Lere is a Local Government Area and town in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Lere town is located geographically at the latitude of 10 degrees 39 North and longitude of 8 degrees 57 East. It is the headquarters of the Lere Emirate. The town and its environs have an estimated population of about 553,290 (2016). Lere Local Government has an area of 2,634 km2 and a population of 339,740 at the 2006 census. Its headquarters are in the town of Saminaka. The postal code of the area is 811.

Kubau Local Government Area is one of the 23 Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Anchau. The Local Government Council is chaired by Bashir Zuntu. The present Chairman Hon. Bashir Zuntu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emir of Zazzau</span> Ruler of Zazzau

The Emir of Zazzau, known as Sarkin Zazzau in the Hausa language, is the traditional ruler based in Zaria, which was also known as Zazzau in the past. Although in centuries past, the emirs ruled as absolute monarchs, in the 20th and 21st centuries Nigerian traditional rulers hold little constitutional power, but wield considerable behind-the-scenes influence on the government. The emir's residence is in the historic palace in the town of Zaria.

The genesis of the 1992 Zangon Kataf crises could at least be traced to the onset of the British imperial regime in the Northern Region of Nigeria, in which the Atyap people began reporting the loss of land to the Hausas. In 1922, it was reported that a large piece of land was acquired by the Emir of Zaria, Dalhatu Uthman Yero, who failed to compensate the indigenous population of the region. In 1966, the land was provided to the Hausa trading settlement in the heart of Mabatado, called "Zangon Kataf", by the emir, Muhammad Usman. The Atyap resided within the district, in the Zaria Province of the Northern Region of, initially, British Nigeria, which became independent Nigeria. It was to remain utilized as a marketplace, where the indigenous Atyap people were banned from trading pork and beer by the settlers.

References

  1. ↑ “Ikara Local Government Council”. Accessed 5 Mar 2023.
  2. ↑ "Kaduna LG Polls: APC humbles PDP, wins 15 chairmanship seats". 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  3. ↑ Michael, O.Sowemimo (2013). The chronicles of Ikara English and Hausa (in English and Hausa). Kaduna Nigeria: Wemscorp publisher. pp. P 11.
  4. ↑ "History – Ikara Local Government Council" . Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  5. ↑ Micheal, Sowemimo (2013). the chronicles of Ikara (English and Hausa). Kaduna: (Wemscorp Publichser). pp. 4, 6, 9.
  6. ↑ Koslow, Phillip (1995). Hausaland: the Fortress Kingdom, Kingdom of Africa. New york: Chelsea House publisher.
  7. ↑ Daboh, Yusuf (1996). the pre -colonial Era of IkaraLand. kaduna.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  8. ↑ Shehu, Umar (2011). Assessment of the UBA programme: A case study of Ikara Local Government.
  9. ↑ Smith, Mary (1981). The Baba of Karo: A woman of the Muslim Hause. Conn: Yale university Press.
  10. 1 2 "Ikara Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  11. ↑ "Ikara, Kaduna, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  12. ↑ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ikara, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  13. ↑ Shehu, Umar (2011). Assessment of the UBE programme: A case study of Ikara Local Government.
  1. Coles, Catherine and Beverly mack(2012). Hausa, women in 20th century. Madison :university of Wisconsin press
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.