Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. Its capital is Kaduna.
The state is the successor to the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State.
Kadunna State provides the meeting point of the earliest histories of Nigeria. It is the home of Nok which gave its name to the oldest culture of Nigeria - the Nok culture
People
The Hausa and some immigrants from the southern states practice Islam and majority of the people in the southern LGAs profess Christianity. The major Muslim festivals are the "Salah" celebrations of "ld EI fitri" and "ld EI Kabir", while Christmas, New Year and Easter are observed by the Christians.
The children come from the end of September to early July as pupils in Quranic schools or dry season migrant workers ("yan cin rani" in Hausa) and reside mostly in Zaria. Older in migrants, also come into the cities as "Fadama" farmers and market gardening workers ("yan lambu" in Hausa).
Consequently, the unskilled men and women (1630 years) roam the city streets in large numbers jobless or, at best, underemployed.
Article by: Jessica Magaji
The state is the successor to the old Northern Region of Nigeria, which had its capital at Kaduna. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the North-Central State, whose name was changed to Kaduna State in 1976. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of Katsina State.
Kadunna State provides the meeting point of the earliest histories of Nigeria. It is the home of Nok which gave its name to the oldest culture of Nigeria - the Nok culture
People
The Hausa and some immigrants from the southern states practice Islam and majority of the people in the southern LGAs profess Christianity. The major Muslim festivals are the "Salah" celebrations of "ld EI fitri" and "ld EI Kabir", while Christmas, New Year and Easter are observed by the Christians.
The children come from the end of September to early July as pupils in Quranic schools or dry season migrant workers ("yan cin rani" in Hausa) and reside mostly in Zaria. Older in migrants, also come into the cities as "Fadama" farmers and market gardening workers ("yan lambu" in Hausa).
Consequently, the unskilled men and women (1630 years) roam the city streets in large numbers jobless or, at best, underemployed.
Article by: Jessica Magaji
wow... a lot of facts... wonderful piece
ReplyDeleteJessica, didn't know u r a historian. Tnx f d brief info. on Kd State. Always remember to acknowledge opinions used. It's v important ok
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