Jekadefari

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Jekadefari is an area in Gombe State, Nigeria. The area is historically significant as it was where white men settled after they conquered the emir of Gombe in 1903.

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Etymology

The name is derived from two Hausa words: "jeka," meaning "follow," and "defari," meaning "white." Thus, Jekadefari translates to "follow the white men."

History

Due to the area's age, all of the structures are made of clay and lack proper town planning. There would have been no access to the residences had Alh. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, the previous governor, not built accessible routes to the neighbourhood. [1]

Additionally, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya's current administration has maintained these routes to ensure appropriate access to the residences. It is also the location of the current Governor's family home.

Jekadefari is notable for housing various state institutions, such as the Gombe State School of Nursing and Midwifery, [2] State Specialist Hospital, and Government Science Secondary School. [3]

Polling units

Jekadafari is a ward in the Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria.

Polling units in Jekadafari:

Notable structures

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References

  1. ↑ "Gombe to pay over N229m compensation to Jekadafari community". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  2. ↑ "School Of Nursing And Midwifery Gombe « HEYHEALTHCLINICS". heyhealthclinics.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  3. ↑ "Gombe secondary school students protest over food". 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  4. ↑ "Jeka Dafari Polling Units". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  5. ↑ Nwafor, Uchechukwu (2021-08-02). "APC Congress: Gombe elects ward executives in peaceful, transparent process". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  6. ↑ "Jekadafari Primary Health Care Centre Gombe - Phone Number, Branch Code & Address". branches.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
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