Nasarawa state was created during the Abacha Government on the 1st of October, 1996 from Plateau State. The State is surrounded by Kaduna State by the North, Abuja to the West, Taraba and Plateau to the East and Kogi and Benue to the North.
Nasarawa has its origin from the Afo territory by Unmaru, who was a dissidents official from Keffi town. The town is also spelled as Nassarawa and can be said to be in Central Nigeria. It is located close to a fork in the Okwa River, a tributary of Benue State.
Nasarawa State Population 2019/2020
The National Population and Housing Census recorded the population of Nasarawa State to be a total of 1,869,576 in 2006. The size of the area is 27,117km₂
Economy of Nasarawa State
The people of Nasarawa state are majorly into Farming and few cattle rears, but farming is the most common occupation done by the Inhabitants of Nasarawa State people. The State produces crops such as; guinea corn, Beans, soya beans, asha, millet, maize, rice, cassava and yam. There are also Minerals in Nasarawa State such as; salt-this state is the largest State to produce Salt. The State’s major farm produce is cassava and egusi and yam.
Map of Nasarawa State
Map of Nasarawa State showimg LGAs and senatorial districts (in different colors)Map of Nasarawa State showing the Local Government Areas and some neighbouring stated
Languages Spoken in Nasarawa State
There are several languages spoken in Nasarawa State. Some are specific to certain area while others are spoken across different areas. A list of languages spoken as well as the areas where they are spoken can be found below.
Nasarawa State has thirteen Local Government Areas grouped under the three zones.
Nasarawa South
Nasarawa West
Nasarawa North
Zones
LGAs
Nasarawa South
Awe, Doma, Lafia, Keane, Obi
Nasarawa West
Nassarawa, Keffi, Karu, Toto, Kokona
Nasarawa North
Eggon, Akwanga, Wanga
The Government of Nasarawa state
Nasarawa State government is divided into three arms, namely; The Executive Arm This is headed by the elected governor of the State, assisted by those he appoints to work with Him in the State government. TANKO AL-MAKURA is the current governor of Nasarawa State. The Legislative Arm They convene at Nasarawa State House Assembly in Lafia is made up of 24 members elected by the people of the 24 constituencies of Nasarawa State. IBRAHIM BALARABE is the speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. The Judicial Arm This is headed by the chief judge of the State. Justice SULEIMAN DIKKO is the current judge of Nasarawa State
Tourism-Interesting Places to Visit in Nasarawa State
Dyeing Pits and Calabash Carving, Lafia located in Kotal;Pada (Emirs Palace)
Farin Ruwa Waterfall, between the border of Bokkos and Wamba
Eggon Hills and Craves
Umaisha River Bank Resort
Peperuwa Lake at Assakio town North-west
Oku Akpa Rock and Picnic Center
Numan Rocks and Hills
Hunki Ox-Bow Lake found in Awe town
Keana Salt village at Keana some kilometer away from Lafia
Akiri Warm Spring and Salt Village found at the Awe local Govt.Area
