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DESCRIPTION OF TAFAWA BALEWA

History of Tafawa Balewa

Tafawa Balewa is a local government area situated in the Southern part of Bauchi State northern Nigeria. Its headquarters was settled in the town of Tafawa Balewa and now has been shifted to Bununu town in the year 2011 due to constant unrest in the former.

The name "Tafawa Balewa” originated from two Fulani words: "Tafari" (rock) and Baleri (black)."

The local government area has been known for ethnic violence and sectarianism over the years. The main ethnic groups are the Hausa/Fulani and Sayawa. A Press story states that "The Sayawas are the majority in the town and its surrounding villages, but their traditional rulers have been of the mainly Muslim Fulani ethnic group. The Sayawas have severally demanded a separate traditional ruler, which has resulted in attacks and also counterattacks over the past two decades.

In the year 2011, Bauchi State, Governor Isa Yuguda "threatened to demolish the town of Tafawa Balewa with the exception of government institutions like the hospitals and schools," telling inhabitants “You should either allow peaceful coexistence or you stand the risk of total ejection from Tafawa Balewa. I will completely demolish the town for peace to reign.” " There was an emergency joint stakeholders meeting of the Christians and Muslims representatives of Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro local government areas"  held, and an agreement was reached.

 Geography of Tafawa Balewa

Tafawa Balewa local government has an average temperature of about 32 degrees centigrade and has the Gongola River flowing past sides of its territory. The local government area has a tropical climate and observes two distinct seasons which are the rainy and the dry seasons. The average wind speed in Tafawa Balewa local government is calculated at 10 km/h.

Economy of Tafawa Balewa

Cultivation of Crops is an important feature in the economy of Tafawa Balewa local government with crops such as beans, rice, guinea corn, and millet grown in the LGA. Some domestic animals are also reared and sold in the LGA. Other occupations engaged by the people of Tafawa Balewa local government include hunting, food processing, and welding.

Bauchi Geographical Description

Bauchi State is located in the northeastern part of Nigeria. It was created in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was divided into three separate states. The state capital is Bauchi, and other major cities in the state include Azare, Jama'are, Misau, and Ningi.

Bauchi State covers an area of approximately 49,119 square kilometers. The state shares borders with six other states in Nigeria, including Jigawa to the northwest, Kano to the north, Kaduna to the west, Plateau to the southwest, Taraba to the southeast, and Gombe to the east.

The landscape of Bauchi State is diverse, with a mix of highlands, plateaus, and plains. The state is home to the Jos Plateau, which rises to an elevation of over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria, is also located in Bauchi State. The park features a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, baboons, and hyenas.

Bauchi State has a tropical climate, with temperatures averaging between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The rainy season typically lasts from May to October, while the dry season runs from November to April. The state experiences occasional flooding during the rainy season, particularly in areas close to rivers and other water bodies.

Bauchi Economy

Bauchi State is known for its agricultural resources, including cotton, groundnuts, and yams, as well as its mineral resources such as limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state also has a diverse cultural heritage, with over 55 ethnic groups, including the Fulani, Hausa, Sayawa, and Tiv.

Bauchi State has a predominantly agrarian economy, with agriculture accounting for a significant portion of its GDP. The state's agricultural resources include cotton, groundnuts, yams, maize, rice, and sorghum. Bauchi State is also known for its livestock production, particularly cattle, sheep, and goats.

In addition to agriculture, Bauchi State has a growing mining sector, with significant deposits of limestone, clay, and gypsum. The state government has been working to attract investment in the mining sector and promote the development of industrial clusters around key mineral resources.

The state has also been making efforts to promote tourism, given its rich cultural heritage and natural resources such as the Yankari Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife parks in Nigeria.

Despite these efforts, Bauchi State still faces significant challenges in terms of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment. The state government has been implementing a number of initiatives to address these challenges, including the Bauchi State Youth Employment and Social Support Operation and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency, which provides loans and other financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

In recent years, Bauchi State has faced a number of challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and security issues related to the Boko Haram insurgency. The state government has been working to address these challenges and promote economic development through initiatives such as the Bauchi State Integrated Agricultural Development Project and the Bauchi State Microfinance Agency.