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Tuesday 29 January 2019
FCT Minister Laud Gade for Rich Culture
FCT minister lauds Gade natives for embracing culture
By Abubakar Sadiq Isah
The FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, has commended the Gade natives of the territory for embracing their culture and tradition.
Bello, who was represented by his special assistant on community relations, Abuzarri Ribadu, at the occasion of 2018 National Gade Cultural Festival held in Kuje on Saturday, said he was impressed with the colourful displays of Gade natives.
He said he was delighted to be part of the Gade cultural festival, saying the role of culture in carving out identity by the people could not be over emphasized.
He said the Gade natives were peaceful people that have made viable contribution to the development of Nigeria in general and Abuja in particular.
Also speaking, the Gomo of Kuje, Alhaji Haruna Jibrin Tanko, who was the chief host at the occasion, said the Gade natives had a rich cultural heritage that had been lying fallow and untapped over the years.
He said it was on that premise that the Gade natives decided to come together to present and uplift the status and cultural relevance of the Gade people in the contemporary Nigeria.
“Today, the Gade tribe is predominantly found in the FCT and in some part of Nasarawa and Niger states, as these unique set of people have farming, hunting and weaving as their occupation,” he said.
On his part, a former FCT senator, Usman Jibrin Wowo, said the Gade cultural festival would go a long way to contribute towards peaceful coexistence among not only the Gade natives but other ethnic groups in the territory.
“I believe if there is no peace and unity among the Gade people, it will not be easy to see this kind of crowd that are here today,” he said.
By Abubakar Sadiq Isah
The FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, has commended the Gade natives of the territory for embracing their culture and tradition.
Bello, who was represented by his special assistant on community relations, Abuzarri Ribadu, at the occasion of 2018 National Gade Cultural Festival held in Kuje on Saturday, said he was impressed with the colourful displays of Gade natives.
He said he was delighted to be part of the Gade cultural festival, saying the role of culture in carving out identity by the people could not be over emphasized.
He said the Gade natives were peaceful people that have made viable contribution to the development of Nigeria in general and Abuja in particular.
Also speaking, the Gomo of Kuje, Alhaji Haruna Jibrin Tanko, who was the chief host at the occasion, said the Gade natives had a rich cultural heritage that had been lying fallow and untapped over the years.
He said it was on that premise that the Gade natives decided to come together to present and uplift the status and cultural relevance of the Gade people in the contemporary Nigeria.
“Today, the Gade tribe is predominantly found in the FCT and in some part of Nasarawa and Niger states, as these unique set of people have farming, hunting and weaving as their occupation,” he said.
On his part, a former FCT senator, Usman Jibrin Wowo, said the Gade cultural festival would go a long way to contribute towards peaceful coexistence among not only the Gade natives but other ethnic groups in the territory.
“I believe if there is no peace and unity among the Gade people, it will not be easy to see this kind of crowd that are here today,” he said.
Sunday 20 January 2019
Africa Continent Spoken Languages
Official and Spoken Languages of African Countries.
List of official, national and spoken languages of Africa.
Africa is a continent with a very high linguistic diversity, there are an estimated 1500-2000 African languages.
Of these languages four main groupings can be distinguished:
Afro-Asiatic
(appoximately 200 languages) covering nearly Northern Africa (including the horn of Africa, Central Sahara et the top Nile)
Nilo-Saharian
gathering appoximately 140 languages with some eleven millions speakers scattered in Central and Eastern Africa.
Niger-Saharian (Niger-Congo)
covering the two third of Africa with as a principal branch the Niger-Congo which gathers more than 1000 languages with some 200 millions speakers. The Bantu languages of Central, Southern, and Eastern Africa form a sub-group of the Niger Congo branch.
Khoisan
gathering about thirty languages in Western part of Southern Africa.
All African languages are considered official languages of the African Union
List of official, national and spoken languages of Africa.
Africa is a continent with a very high linguistic diversity, there are an estimated 1500-2000 African languages.
Of these languages four main groupings can be distinguished:
Afro-Asiatic
(appoximately 200 languages) covering nearly Northern Africa (including the horn of Africa, Central Sahara et the top Nile)
Nilo-Saharian
gathering appoximately 140 languages with some eleven millions speakers scattered in Central and Eastern Africa.
Niger-Saharian (Niger-Congo)
covering the two third of Africa with as a principal branch the Niger-Congo which gathers more than 1000 languages with some 200 millions speakers. The Bantu languages of Central, Southern, and Eastern Africa form a sub-group of the Niger Congo branch.
Khoisan
gathering about thirty languages in Western part of Southern Africa.
All African languages are considered official languages of the African Union
Some Brief History of Gade tribe
A brief walk into the lives of this ethnic group
10/09/2018 | ADAOBI ONYEAKAGBU
Tell your friends
Here is all you need to know about the Gade tribe, native to Abuja, Nassarawa and Niger states of Nigeria.
A brief walk into the lives of the Gade tribe
A people of rich culture and tradition, lets take a brief walk into the lives of this ancient ethnic group, the Gade tribe of Nigeria.
The Gade tribe and settlements are predominantly found in parts of the FCT, Nassarawa and Niger states.
Brief History
The Babye, popularly known as Gade people, can be traced back to their first ancestors called Adakpu.
Adakpu migrated from the Congo-Niger Basin through Sudan to Kano area in search of farmland, in the year 1068 AD. They settled in the Gadawur area, present Jigawa State, with their leader Gakingakuma during the reign of Tsamiya, the then Emir of Kano, till 1075 AD when Tsamiya was succeeded by Bagaudu. In the course of their migration, they joined other Kwararafa lineage such as Jukuns, Igala, Alago, Afo, Korn and Egburra.
When the Gade leader, Gakingakuma, died, it led to the mass exodus of the people from Kano to the Doma area in the present Nasarawa State.
Gade is actually a corruption of the word Ngade meaning, "I said", a name adopted because the Hausa people wanted to distinguish between Gade and Maguzawa. Within themselves, they are known as Babye. The group can further be split into the Gazargawa, Zadawa, Sheme, Gadawa and Tokarawa tribes.
Today, the Gade can be found majorly in the North Central region of Nigeria. In the FCT, the Gade settlements include Yanga, Kurudu, Anguwa Gade Gwagwalada, Anguwan Gade Dobi, Anguwan Gade Tungan Maje, and Anguwan Gade Dabi and Sabo.
Economy
The Gade people engage in many activities for economic purposes, but mainly, farming and hunting are their main occupation. Their women are good weavers of clothes and makers of baskets.
Culture and beliefs
This ethnic group are predominantly of Islamic religion but have mystic and traditional beliefs. During their festivals, memorial ceremomies and occasions such as the Annual Gade Cultural Festival, there are masquerades that come out to display such as Adakpu masquerade, Zurukpukpu masquerade, the masquerade for women Kakamauwu and the Zurunuba masquerade. At their festivals, some of their mystic displays include pounding of millet with a mortar placed on the abdomen of an old man and young men slicing every part of the bodies with sharp knives.
Language
Gade is of the Niger-Congo family and Volta-Niger classification. A Nupoid language of Nigeria, the dialect of the Gade is Libye/Ribye.
10/09/2018 | ADAOBI ONYEAKAGBU
Tell your friends
Here is all you need to know about the Gade tribe, native to Abuja, Nassarawa and Niger states of Nigeria.
A brief walk into the lives of the Gade tribe
A people of rich culture and tradition, lets take a brief walk into the lives of this ancient ethnic group, the Gade tribe of Nigeria.
The Gade tribe and settlements are predominantly found in parts of the FCT, Nassarawa and Niger states.
Brief History
The Babye, popularly known as Gade people, can be traced back to their first ancestors called Adakpu.
Adakpu migrated from the Congo-Niger Basin through Sudan to Kano area in search of farmland, in the year 1068 AD. They settled in the Gadawur area, present Jigawa State, with their leader Gakingakuma during the reign of Tsamiya, the then Emir of Kano, till 1075 AD when Tsamiya was succeeded by Bagaudu. In the course of their migration, they joined other Kwararafa lineage such as Jukuns, Igala, Alago, Afo, Korn and Egburra.
When the Gade leader, Gakingakuma, died, it led to the mass exodus of the people from Kano to the Doma area in the present Nasarawa State.
Gade is actually a corruption of the word Ngade meaning, "I said", a name adopted because the Hausa people wanted to distinguish between Gade and Maguzawa. Within themselves, they are known as Babye. The group can further be split into the Gazargawa, Zadawa, Sheme, Gadawa and Tokarawa tribes.
Today, the Gade can be found majorly in the North Central region of Nigeria. In the FCT, the Gade settlements include Yanga, Kurudu, Anguwa Gade Gwagwalada, Anguwan Gade Dobi, Anguwan Gade Tungan Maje, and Anguwan Gade Dabi and Sabo.
Economy
The Gade people engage in many activities for economic purposes, but mainly, farming and hunting are their main occupation. Their women are good weavers of clothes and makers of baskets.
Culture and beliefs
This ethnic group are predominantly of Islamic religion but have mystic and traditional beliefs. During their festivals, memorial ceremomies and occasions such as the Annual Gade Cultural Festival, there are masquerades that come out to display such as Adakpu masquerade, Zurukpukpu masquerade, the masquerade for women Kakamauwu and the Zurunuba masquerade. At their festivals, some of their mystic displays include pounding of millet with a mortar placed on the abdomen of an old man and young men slicing every part of the bodies with sharp knives.
Language
Gade is of the Niger-Congo family and Volta-Niger classification. A Nupoid language of Nigeria, the dialect of the Gade is Libye/Ribye.
Saturday 27 January 2018
Names Of Trees In Gade Language
Sixty Four Names Of Trees In Gade
Language
1) Gbase
2) Indu
3) Kisege
4) Urigbo wa gani ibo
5) Sagbadu
6) Uzizi
7) Nze
8) Guvuvu
9) Ukopi
10) Cingbatu
11) Roko
12) Iziyapu
13) Uki sege
14) Utu
15) Umada
16) Gutsefe
17) Uni nte punu
18) Guzutu ka ugi
19) Gikoro
20) Unatsi
21) Uduruku
22) Uye
23) Makarapo
24) Ukopi
25) Uremu
26) Kunka
27) Kanzu
28) Dogo yaro
29) Kpankpanaki
30) Gazandu
31) Rikpata
32) Gavi
33) Gaza zure
34) Gaza punu
35) Uga
36) Usaki
37) Gayeki
38) Gugbangba
39) Guzingba
40) Gutwu
41) Gagu kanakana
42) Akuwakuwa
43) Guzutu
44) Gigbaduru
45) Utakpa
46) Tseriya
47) Ukakyi
48) Wandirye
49) Tsaka yakpa
50) Gaye ka wani sara
51) Adagburinye
52) Ingari wa fuka
53) Zanko
54) Gasaneku
55) Kadago
56) Unare
57) Ngbagatsu
58) Udagio
59) Ganapita
60) Tubwu
61) Guke
62) Kpasana baku
63) Rizinda
64) Gugu fe
Writing and compiled by Tanko Aduga Sule
(Gidan Zakara) and
Bala Dan Gade (Uke).
If you find any mistake or error or
ommission or missing or speeling error you
can contact us at 09036444319,
07055874080
Language
1) Gbase
2) Indu
3) Kisege
4) Urigbo wa gani ibo
5) Sagbadu
6) Uzizi
7) Nze
8) Guvuvu
9) Ukopi
10) Cingbatu
11) Roko
12) Iziyapu
13) Uki sege
14) Utu
15) Umada
16) Gutsefe
17) Uni nte punu
18) Guzutu ka ugi
19) Gikoro
20) Unatsi
21) Uduruku
22) Uye
23) Makarapo
24) Ukopi
25) Uremu
26) Kunka
27) Kanzu
28) Dogo yaro
29) Kpankpanaki
30) Gazandu
31) Rikpata
32) Gavi
33) Gaza zure
34) Gaza punu
35) Uga
36) Usaki
37) Gayeki
38) Gugbangba
39) Guzingba
40) Gutwu
41) Gagu kanakana
42) Akuwakuwa
43) Guzutu
44) Gigbaduru
45) Utakpa
46) Tseriya
47) Ukakyi
48) Wandirye
49) Tsaka yakpa
50) Gaye ka wani sara
51) Adagburinye
52) Ingari wa fuka
53) Zanko
54) Gasaneku
55) Kadago
56) Unare
57) Ngbagatsu
58) Udagio
59) Ganapita
60) Tubwu
61) Guke
62) Kpasana baku
63) Rizinda
64) Gugu fe
Writing and compiled by Tanko Aduga Sule
(Gidan Zakara) and
Bala Dan Gade (Uke).
If you find any mistake or error or
ommission or missing or speeling error you
can contact us at 09036444319,
07055874080
Names Of Days call in Gade Language
These are names of days call in Gade
language. Writing by some of our Gade
peoples.
1) Monday: Tani/Dantani
2) Tuesday: Talatu/Dantala
3) Wednesday: Nariba/Bala
4) Thursday: Lami/Danlami
5) Friday: Azima/Danzima
6) Saturday: Asabe/Asama
7) Sunday: Ladi/Danladi
Writing by:
If you have any contribution kindly forward
it to our facebook page (Proudly Gade).
Thanks /Nngbene Babye.
language. Writing by some of our Gade
peoples.
1) Monday: Tani/Dantani
2) Tuesday: Talatu/Dantala
3) Wednesday: Nariba/Bala
4) Thursday: Lami/Danlami
5) Friday: Azima/Danzima
6) Saturday: Asabe/Asama
7) Sunday: Ladi/Danladi
Writing by:
If you have any contribution kindly forward
it to our facebook page (Proudly Gade).
Thanks /Nngbene Babye.
History Of Abuja FCT and Gade
History of FCT Abuja with Languages.
Aliyu Muhammed (not real name) is a Gwandara
by tribe who lives in the capital city. His tribe is
one of the little known ones as far as the
Nigerian socio-political and economic enclave is
concerned. But he is an active member in the
move by the original inhabitants of the city to
get recognition in the scheme of things as far as
the administration of the capital city is
concerned.
Always present whenever the Original Inhabitants
Development Association, OIDA (the umbrella
body of the group in Abuja) meet to fine tune
strategies for their programs he is equally a
vocal voice whenever issues that affect them are
discussed at any fora. But he is peeved that
many tend to quickly conclude that he is a Gbayi
by tribe wherever he goes or an any point of
discussions he finds himself in. He believes that
ignorance plays a major role in the people’s
quick perception of the resistance being that of
the Gbagyis alone. ‘People generally tend to
forget the fact that there are other tribes that
are regarded as original inhabitants of the FCT.
It is just not the Gbagyis alone that have that
tag. There are about 9 others too. We are all
together in that struggle and all the demands
affect us too,’ he says. But he is quick to add
that there is no division in the ranks of the
inhabitants as they are all focused in actualising
all their goals for recognition.
When the struggle of the original inhabitants of
the FCT is mentioned what quickly comes to
mind is the plight of the average Gbagyi denizen.
Perhaps due to their huge numbers in the capital
city they have become the actual face of the
struggle. In virtually all the over 800 rural
communities in the city one would find groups of
the Gbagyi residents, thriving and making a living
in such enclaves. But the original inhabitants of
the city are actually nine in number though still
contestable in some quarters. The groups include
the Amwamwa, Bassa, Egbura, Gade, Ganagana,
Gbagyi, Gbari, Gwandara and Koro. While a few
people believe that the Gbagyi have seized the
initiative of the struggle while leaving in the
background the other tribes, others says the
other tribes have not been vocal enough in
asserting themselves.
The President OIDA, Pastor Jeji Danladi was
quick to debunk the purported claim of
dominance of the Gbaygi. He describes it as a
move by the government to create division in the
association in order to derail them from their
agitations. He equally condemned the ostensible
dominance likening the situation of the
inhabitants in FCT to that of other communities
around the nation. “Every state tends to have a
language that seems to be bigger than the other;
it is not a sin to be like that, the same thing
happened to Abuja”, he stated in an interaction
with Sunday Trust.
He attributed the erroneous belief to a report in
the 60s, in which the most neglected part of
country in terms of education and development
was quoted as the FCT. “As such, the first areas
that began to enjoy western education were the
villages that were dominated by the Gbaygi
people”, he said. These people he added
accepted Christianity and western education
hence they were highly educated ahead of some
other indigenous tribes in the FCT. This he said
necessitated their recognition for appointments
and consideration ahead of other tribes.
“So it is not that Gbaygi people are dominating
any language. That is not the point. But that has
been used to make other languages feel so and
used as political gimmicks to divide the
association against their pressing agitations,’ he
noted heatedly.
He also believes that there is a conspiracy by
people with such thoughts. He noted that the
government is painting the association with a
Gbaygi colouration, a culmination of the
conspiracy of the elite which sometime depicts
to the other original inhabitants that the Gbaygi
tribes dominate the association and the FCT. He
added that the tribes’ differences including
language and religion have alw
Gade Language At Zuba Niger State
History Of Zuba and Gade language in Niger
State
Zuba people are koro by tribe who trace their
origin to the Jukuns (Kororofa), that came into
Abuja area /Niger state in the 15 th century.
History has it to say that the Koro of Abuja
Area /Niger state are divided into two group.
Zuba koros are of first koro settlers and the koro
Nulu as the second group. The settler call the
first second settlers “ Afiki” meaning people
(koros) of the north. The Koros are said to be
earliest settlers in the old Abuja Area founding
chiefdoms and other people came to live among
them for protection.
The first Koro settlers comprise the Koros that
settled around the Zumwa (Zuma) rock. They
had these settlements: Shinapa, chaci, Zuma,
Luki, Esa, Yeku, Huntu, Wagu ‘Kasa’ and wagu
‘Bisa’ (Gwari, Gade and koro by Shuaibu and
Hassan).Zuba people were among the earliest
Koro arrivals into the Abuja Area /Niger State.
They came from the formal Benue, Kano and
Zaria provinces, with particular reference to
Lafia, Doma, Zaria and Kano directions. They
first entered the area through their soothsayers
believing that they should go and live near
Zumwa (Zuma) rock. They obeyed their
soothsayers and all settled within a mile radius
around the Zumwa (Zuma) rock (Gwari, Gade,
and Koro by Shuaibu and Hassan) the Zumwa
rock become their very important centre idol and
took traditional ownership of it under the
leadership of Agora of shinapa which later
become Zuba.
Zumwa is from two Koro words that is “Ezhu-
mwaba”. Ezhu ,’ means “ guinea fowl,’’ mwaba
means “place of catching”. ‘The Zumwa rock is
to the north of the present Zuba, although there
are two rocks being referred to. The big rock is
called Zumwa (Zuma) but the actual Zumwa
rock is a smaller sacred stone inside the forest
A SHORT HISTORY OF ZUBA
While in Dubwomu; their Koro kith and kins from
Kutumbawa in Kano came to join them. But the
place was not large enough to accommodate
them because of the large number of
Kutumbawa Koros who had horses. They
therefore decided to move to a large and
secured place. They decided to settle at the
guinea fowl place called “ Ezuba” (Zuba) very
near ‘Dubwomu’. They were joined by Ganagana
of Duma in the then lapai Emirate. The
movement from Duma was as a result of the war
incursion of the Fulani in the 19 th century. All
the groups had started intermarrying and
speaking each others languages. The Koro
language has greatly been affected by that of
the Ganagana language. The Koro kutumbawa
were speaking Hausa affected the original Koro
language too.
The Koro Kutumbawa were also Muslims
haven received Islam before coming to Zuba.
The Koros settled at one place but in wards at
the old Zuba. The pagan ward who were also the
original settles, was called ‘Kukwadagba’.
However, the Koros and Ganaganas have been
very much integrated. This goes to explain why
the Koro with Zuba connections in Abuja/Niger
State speak Ganagana and can be referred to as
such ( Gwari Gade and Koro by SHUAIBU and
Hassan). From the old Zuba, they moved to
Gwarinpa, the new Zuba, during the reign of HRH
Datsu Salihu (Mijin Gbako) of Zuba and HRH
Musa Angulu, the Emire of Abuja (Suleja) in
about 1931. Meanwhile, the other first Koro
settlers around the Zuma rock, like the Luki,
Yeku, Esa, Wagu Bisa and Wagu Kasa including
other settlers from Shinapa ( Zuba ) moved to
settle at Tuci, Numbwa, Gwazumu, Lafia, Domwa,
Laka, Iwa, Idu, and some to Kaffin Koro area in
the present day Paikoro L.G.A of Niger State
long before the new Zuba came into existence
Gade Chiefdom At Kuje Area Council
When Kuje community. celebrated
Gomo of Kuje over National Honour
By Usman Shuaibu
On the 27th of December, 2014, the
people of Kuje Area Council of the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), gathered
at the Pilot science primary school in the
community to celebrate Gomo of Kuje
(Second Class Chief), Alhaji Haruna
Tanko Jibrin over his national award
bagged recently,
In demonstration of their excitement
over the recognition of Gomo of Kuje by
the President, the people thronged the
arena in their thousands to honour their
own.
It was indeed a special celebration of the
national award of Member of Federal
Republic (MFR) bestowed on their highly
reverend Chief, by the president
Goodluck Jonathan on the 29th of
September, 2014.
Also, the colourful occasion was attended
by important government dignitaries
within and outside the Federal Capital
Territory.
Gomo is one of the representatives of
Gade people in the FCT, which is
believed to be one of the major tribes
after the popular Gbagyi people in the
Territory.
While thanking President Jonathan for
the honour done to him, the Gomo of
Kuje made a clarion call on the residents
to continue to live in peace.
According to the second class chief, he
will continue to support and cooperate
with the government of the day at all
levels for the overall development of
Kuje and the FCT at large.
However, addressing the district heads/
village heads in his palace, the Gomo
appealed to them to shun any act
capable of generating tension at their
respective communities.
He therefore urged the traditional rulers
to mobilize their subjects toward the
2015 general elections.
On his part, the chairman of the
occasion, Dr. Adamu Jatau Noma, who is
also the director of the FCT Universal
Basic Education Board (UBEB), said the
national award conferred on Gomo of
Kuje was a step in the right direction.
Noma described Gomo of Kuje as a
peace-loving chief who accommodates
every tribe across the various Kuje
communities.
He pointed out that Gomo as one of the
representatives of Gade people in the
FCT, deserves all the honours in the
world for exemplary leadership.
He noted that Gade is one of the major
tribes after the popular Gbagyi people,
which everybody knows in the territory.
He therefore urged the second class chief
to continue to do good things for the
people of Kuje, so as to earn him more
awards in the nearby future.
The Director, however, commended the
federal government for the honour done
to Gomo of kuje, while calling on the
president Jonathan to extend the
national honour to other philanthropic
organizations as well as civil servants
who are credible people in Kuje.
Also speaking, the chairman of Kuje Area
Council, Hon. Ishaku Shaban Tete, who is
the chief host of the occasion, expressed
joy that the people of Kuje were happy
over the recognition of Gomo by the
President.
He further said that President Jonathan
has no regret conferring the national
honour on the Gomo of kuje, as the
second class chief is always geared up
towards sustaining peace in Kuje and its
environs.
Similarly, the Chairman appealed to
president Jonathan to deem it necessary
to honour those who have been
contributing their quota towards the
development and progress of the FCT
and Nigeria as a whole.
According to him, it was high time that
more noble people should be awarded
for their performance.
The chairman said that the
administration of Kuje area council
would continue to join hands with the
Gomo to protect the lives and property
of residents in the area.
Not left out, the senator representing the
FCT in the National Assembly, Philip
Tanimu Aduda, congratulated the Gomo
for being recognized as one of the
members of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria by Mr. President.
Aduda also urged Gomo to continue to
pursue peace for the sake of the
residents as Kuje was known to be
centre of peace in the Territory.
The Senator therefore, assured that the
he along with President Jonathan will
continue to place emphasis on the
secur
Gomo of Kuje over National Honour
By Usman Shuaibu
On the 27th of December, 2014, the
people of Kuje Area Council of the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), gathered
at the Pilot science primary school in the
community to celebrate Gomo of Kuje
(Second Class Chief), Alhaji Haruna
Tanko Jibrin over his national award
bagged recently,
In demonstration of their excitement
over the recognition of Gomo of Kuje by
the President, the people thronged the
arena in their thousands to honour their
own.
It was indeed a special celebration of the
national award of Member of Federal
Republic (MFR) bestowed on their highly
reverend Chief, by the president
Goodluck Jonathan on the 29th of
September, 2014.
Also, the colourful occasion was attended
by important government dignitaries
within and outside the Federal Capital
Territory.
Gomo is one of the representatives of
Gade people in the FCT, which is
believed to be one of the major tribes
after the popular Gbagyi people in the
Territory.
While thanking President Jonathan for
the honour done to him, the Gomo of
Kuje made a clarion call on the residents
to continue to live in peace.
According to the second class chief, he
will continue to support and cooperate
with the government of the day at all
levels for the overall development of
Kuje and the FCT at large.
However, addressing the district heads/
village heads in his palace, the Gomo
appealed to them to shun any act
capable of generating tension at their
respective communities.
He therefore urged the traditional rulers
to mobilize their subjects toward the
2015 general elections.
On his part, the chairman of the
occasion, Dr. Adamu Jatau Noma, who is
also the director of the FCT Universal
Basic Education Board (UBEB), said the
national award conferred on Gomo of
Kuje was a step in the right direction.
Noma described Gomo of Kuje as a
peace-loving chief who accommodates
every tribe across the various Kuje
communities.
He pointed out that Gomo as one of the
representatives of Gade people in the
FCT, deserves all the honours in the
world for exemplary leadership.
He noted that Gade is one of the major
tribes after the popular Gbagyi people,
which everybody knows in the territory.
He therefore urged the second class chief
to continue to do good things for the
people of Kuje, so as to earn him more
awards in the nearby future.
The Director, however, commended the
federal government for the honour done
to Gomo of kuje, while calling on the
president Jonathan to extend the
national honour to other philanthropic
organizations as well as civil servants
who are credible people in Kuje.
Also speaking, the chairman of Kuje Area
Council, Hon. Ishaku Shaban Tete, who is
the chief host of the occasion, expressed
joy that the people of Kuje were happy
over the recognition of Gomo by the
President.
He further said that President Jonathan
has no regret conferring the national
honour on the Gomo of kuje, as the
second class chief is always geared up
towards sustaining peace in Kuje and its
environs.
Similarly, the Chairman appealed to
president Jonathan to deem it necessary
to honour those who have been
contributing their quota towards the
development and progress of the FCT
and Nigeria as a whole.
According to him, it was high time that
more noble people should be awarded
for their performance.
The chairman said that the
administration of Kuje area council
would continue to join hands with the
Gomo to protect the lives and property
of residents in the area.
Not left out, the senator representing the
FCT in the National Assembly, Philip
Tanimu Aduda, congratulated the Gomo
for being recognized as one of the
members of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria by Mr. President.
Aduda also urged Gomo to continue to
pursue peace for the sake of the
residents as Kuje was known to be
centre of peace in the Territory.
The Senator therefore, assured that the
he along with President Jonathan will
continue to place emphasis on the
secur
Gade Language In Niger State
Languages in Niger State. the population figure of 3,950,249 based on
the 2006 Census, Niger State is a haven to a
significant number of Nigerians.
This state is
made up of various tribes as a whole with their
various cultures in respect to their choice of
foods, dressing, and religion. There is more to
this tribe like other tribes in the north . Sit back
and relax as we introduce you to the interesting
tribes in Niger state.
Kambari Tribe
The Kambari people occupy Birni Amina and
Acer communities. They live about 276 km from
Minna, the Niger state capital. This tribe
although a part of Nigeria is still very remote and
appears forgotten by the Nigerian government.
Not much has changed about the Kambari people
since pre-independence. Donkeys still provide the
only means of transport in this region. Also, they
live in mud houses with straw roofs. One
amazing thing about the Kambari people is the
fact that men and women of this tribe move
around half unclad.
People of these tribe are farmers and still
practice their traditional religion.
Hausa Tribe
The Hausa people in Niger state are not as
dominant in this state as the Hausas in other
states such as Zamfara. This is as a result of
the presence of lots of other tribes in this state.
Although it is believed that the Hausas migrated
from the Middle East, up until the 14 century
when they came in contact with Muslim traders
from North Africa, they were not Muslims.
The Hausas are farmers as well as traders. Men
from this tribe are known to wear flowing gowns
that are called Babban Riga while women from
this tribe tie wrapper on a blouse and put on
hijabs. Meals eaten by the Hausas are usually
made from millet, maize and rice. These crops
are locally processed to make Tuwo.
Ura Tribe
The Ura people are very peaceful people, they
are found in Rafi and Kusheriki local government
áreas. The major towns in Uraland are Sarari,
Ringa and Pamdogari.
The Ura people practice both Christianity and
Islam. They are farmers and potters. Just like
their Hausa neighbors, the Ura people feed on
millet, maize, and sorgnum.
Kanuri Tribe
The Kanuri tribe is one of the largest tribes in
northern Nigeria. It is also perhaps the third
most influential tribe in this region after the
Hausa and Fulani tribes. As a result of living with
the Hausas for many years, the Kanuri people
are usually mistaken for Hausas by people that
are not from the northern part of Nigeria.
The major occupation of the Kanuri people is
farming. Also, Islam is the major religion of this
people.
Gwandara Tribe
The Gwandara people speak the Gwandara
language, this language is closely related to the
Hausa language. These people have a population
of 27,000 people and are predominantly Muslims.
Farming is the major occupation of the
Gwandara people. Also, these people are known
to have a lot in common with the Hausas.
Gade Tribe
The Gades are believed to have migrated from
Sudan. Prior to moving to their present location,
the Gades settled in Kano. The Gade people
speak the Gade language and are known to have
a lot in common with the Hausas.
Islam is the predominant religion of the Gade
people while farming is the major occupation.
Foods eaten by this people are usually made
from millet and maize.
Nupe Tribe
With a population of about 3.5 million people, the
Nupe tribe is one of the largest tribes in the
middle belt. They accepted Islam in the 18
century. Although these people are Muslims, they
maintained their tradition and do not have an
Emir.
Men from Nupe dress like Hausas while women
do the same. They are farmers and traders and
eat the same meals as the Hausas.
Fulani Tribe
The Fulani people are believed to have migrated
to Nigeria from the Middle East. Apart from
Nigeria, the Fulanis are found in lots of other
West African countries. These people are
characterized by their nomadic nature and also
the stunning beauty of their women. The Fulanis
speak a language called Fulfude. This language
has many dialects. However,
the 2006 Census, Niger State is a haven to a
significant number of Nigerians.
This state is
made up of various tribes as a whole with their
various cultures in respect to their choice of
foods, dressing, and religion. There is more to
this tribe like other tribes in the north . Sit back
and relax as we introduce you to the interesting
tribes in Niger state.
Kambari Tribe
The Kambari people occupy Birni Amina and
Acer communities. They live about 276 km from
Minna, the Niger state capital. This tribe
although a part of Nigeria is still very remote and
appears forgotten by the Nigerian government.
Not much has changed about the Kambari people
since pre-independence. Donkeys still provide the
only means of transport in this region. Also, they
live in mud houses with straw roofs. One
amazing thing about the Kambari people is the
fact that men and women of this tribe move
around half unclad.
People of these tribe are farmers and still
practice their traditional religion.
Hausa Tribe
The Hausa people in Niger state are not as
dominant in this state as the Hausas in other
states such as Zamfara. This is as a result of
the presence of lots of other tribes in this state.
Although it is believed that the Hausas migrated
from the Middle East, up until the 14 century
when they came in contact with Muslim traders
from North Africa, they were not Muslims.
The Hausas are farmers as well as traders. Men
from this tribe are known to wear flowing gowns
that are called Babban Riga while women from
this tribe tie wrapper on a blouse and put on
hijabs. Meals eaten by the Hausas are usually
made from millet, maize and rice. These crops
are locally processed to make Tuwo.
Ura Tribe
The Ura people are very peaceful people, they
are found in Rafi and Kusheriki local government
áreas. The major towns in Uraland are Sarari,
Ringa and Pamdogari.
The Ura people practice both Christianity and
Islam. They are farmers and potters. Just like
their Hausa neighbors, the Ura people feed on
millet, maize, and sorgnum.
Kanuri Tribe
The Kanuri tribe is one of the largest tribes in
northern Nigeria. It is also perhaps the third
most influential tribe in this region after the
Hausa and Fulani tribes. As a result of living with
the Hausas for many years, the Kanuri people
are usually mistaken for Hausas by people that
are not from the northern part of Nigeria.
The major occupation of the Kanuri people is
farming. Also, Islam is the major religion of this
people.
Gwandara Tribe
The Gwandara people speak the Gwandara
language, this language is closely related to the
Hausa language. These people have a population
of 27,000 people and are predominantly Muslims.
Farming is the major occupation of the
Gwandara people. Also, these people are known
to have a lot in common with the Hausas.
Gade Tribe
The Gades are believed to have migrated from
Sudan. Prior to moving to their present location,
the Gades settled in Kano. The Gade people
speak the Gade language and are known to have
a lot in common with the Hausas.
Islam is the predominant religion of the Gade
people while farming is the major occupation.
Foods eaten by this people are usually made
from millet and maize.
Nupe Tribe
With a population of about 3.5 million people, the
Nupe tribe is one of the largest tribes in the
middle belt. They accepted Islam in the 18
century. Although these people are Muslims, they
maintained their tradition and do not have an
Emir.
Men from Nupe dress like Hausas while women
do the same. They are farmers and traders and
eat the same meals as the Hausas.
Fulani Tribe
The Fulani people are believed to have migrated
to Nigeria from the Middle East. Apart from
Nigeria, the Fulanis are found in lots of other
West African countries. These people are
characterized by their nomadic nature and also
the stunning beauty of their women. The Fulanis
speak a language called Fulfude. This language
has many dialects. However,
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GESIPO KA GAKA GADE
Akapa Gibiki Caka
Gudo Gutene Fune Guki Gadagba Ipka Kapo Kpaki Litsene Musa Tenege Tenggiya nyini tuzo Pempeleki Ruku Usu Tishi Utogo Tsikepi Uki Uvaka Ukwodo Yapu Nzwe Ligezhi
Babye has 29 letters, 5 vowels and 24 consonant.
In Gade alphabet no letter "J","Q","H".
We have two types of Gade:
Babye-Gapa (BG)
Babye Gada(BG).
Money counting:
Nde, ivva, itta, ino, ito,tseyi,tova,tota,tono,ubo,ubo nude,ubo unuva, ubo nuta ne, ubo ninone, ubo nittone, ubo nutseyine,ubo nutovane,ubo nutotane,ubo nutonone,azava,
Azava=20
Azata=30
Wogba=40
Kuri=50
Ubobo tseyi=60
Ubobo tova=70
Ubobo tota=80
Ubobo tono=90
Kpaku=100
Kpaku iva=200
Kpaku ubo=1000
Kpaku ubo kpaku=10 000
Miliyo ude=1 000 000
Miliyo kpaku ubo=1000 000 000
We have two types of Gade:
Babye-Gapa (BG)
Babye Gada(BG).
Money counting:
Nde, ivva, itta, ino, ito,tseyi,tova,tota,tono,ubo,ubo nude,ubo unuva, ubo nuta ne, ubo ninone, ubo nittone, ubo nutseyine,ubo nutovane,ubo nutotane,ubo nutonone,azava,
Azava=20
Azata=30
Wogba=40
Kuri=50
Ubobo tseyi=60
Ubobo tova=70
Ubobo tota=80
Ubobo tono=90
Kpaku=100
Kpaku iva=200
Kpaku ubo=1000
Kpaku ubo kpaku=10 000
Miliyo ude=1 000 000
Miliyo kpaku ubo=1000 000 000
HISTORY OF GADE LANGUAGE IN NIGERIAN
HISTORY OF GADE LANGUAGE IN NIGERIAN
Empirical evidences & historical records reveal that "Babye" better
known as "Gade" are of "Maguzawa" origin who had migrated from the
Western Sudan to Kano & settle at a place called "Gadawar" in the
present Jigawa State in 1068 A.D. The migration was in search of
farmland.
The name Gade was a corruption of the Gade word "Ngade" meaning "I said". The Hausa people who wanted to distinguis between Gade & Maguzawa in Kano adopted the name Gade. There are several written source pertaining to the origin of Gade people & their migration. Traditional had it that the Gade people were part & parcel of the Kwararafa lineage. The Gade had migrated from Kano & traveled South-eastwards to join the Jukuns who were also migrate southwards. The evidence of the presence & setlement of Gade people in Kano is their salt industry called "GISHIRIN GADE". The Gade under their powerful leader called "GAKUNGAKIMA".
In the course of their migration, they joined other Kwararafa lineage such as Jukuns,Igala,Alago,Afo,Korn & Egburra. As a result, there was scramble for suitable farmland.
The Gade first settled at the present day Doma in Doma L.G.A & later moved to westwards probably due to leadership tussle with the Alago to settle at their present places of abode in 1750. While moving out of Doma a section of Gade decided to break away & moved eastwards across the River Benue to settle in the present idoma land & now bear the name "IGEDE". The Gade begun to establish themselves over a vast empty land aroud the present Keffi area.
According to MR. H.E PALMER C.B.G, in his book tittle: "HISTORY OF NORTHERN NIGERIA TRIBES, KINGDOMS AND CHIEFDOMS" "the original inhabitants of of the country that is those occuping the land at the time of the earliest records were the GADE AND YESKWA".
This was re-affirmed by S.J Hogben, in his book titled: "THE ISLAMIC STATES OF NORTHERN NIGERIA", (PAGES 302-307).
Its therefore quite clear tha the Gade had already settled comfortably in this land hundreds of years b/4 the invasion from Zaria by Abdul Zanga, Keffi, 1802; Makama Dogo, Nasarawa, 1835 & Abu Danja, Abuja, 1838. Another Colonial Administrator, Mr. T.E Leachworth, in his report on: "THE GADE TRIBE IN NASARAWA STATE", Dated 20 June, 1936, stated that: "The Gade tribe occupy the North-West corner of Nasarawa Emirate, Gwargwalada District & extend a few miles".
The report further indicated that "the area is homever, compact and the boundaries are well defined". Major J.E.C Blakeney & Mr.W.Morgan,"The traditional home of the Gade is between River Suma (Keffi) & North West of Nasarawa Division where they were situated b/4 1750". The Gade have always been friends of Kolo (Abokin Wasa). From 1750-1801 the Gade Kingdom under the "Gomo" had flourished & grew stronger b/4 arrival of Hausa invaders on horse raide the Gade settlements & consequently establish supremacy with their flag from Usman Danfodio.
The name Gade was a corruption of the Gade word "Ngade" meaning "I said". The Hausa people who wanted to distinguis between Gade & Maguzawa in Kano adopted the name Gade. There are several written source pertaining to the origin of Gade people & their migration. Traditional had it that the Gade people were part & parcel of the Kwararafa lineage. The Gade had migrated from Kano & traveled South-eastwards to join the Jukuns who were also migrate southwards. The evidence of the presence & setlement of Gade people in Kano is their salt industry called "GISHIRIN GADE". The Gade under their powerful leader called "GAKUNGAKIMA".
In the course of their migration, they joined other Kwararafa lineage such as Jukuns,Igala,Alago,Afo,Korn & Egburra. As a result, there was scramble for suitable farmland.
The Gade first settled at the present day Doma in Doma L.G.A & later moved to westwards probably due to leadership tussle with the Alago to settle at their present places of abode in 1750. While moving out of Doma a section of Gade decided to break away & moved eastwards across the River Benue to settle in the present idoma land & now bear the name "IGEDE". The Gade begun to establish themselves over a vast empty land aroud the present Keffi area.
According to MR. H.E PALMER C.B.G, in his book tittle: "HISTORY OF NORTHERN NIGERIA TRIBES, KINGDOMS AND CHIEFDOMS" "the original inhabitants of of the country that is those occuping the land at the time of the earliest records were the GADE AND YESKWA".
This was re-affirmed by S.J Hogben, in his book titled: "THE ISLAMIC STATES OF NORTHERN NIGERIA", (PAGES 302-307).
Its therefore quite clear tha the Gade had already settled comfortably in this land hundreds of years b/4 the invasion from Zaria by Abdul Zanga, Keffi, 1802; Makama Dogo, Nasarawa, 1835 & Abu Danja, Abuja, 1838. Another Colonial Administrator, Mr. T.E Leachworth, in his report on: "THE GADE TRIBE IN NASARAWA STATE", Dated 20 June, 1936, stated that: "The Gade tribe occupy the North-West corner of Nasarawa Emirate, Gwargwalada District & extend a few miles".
The report further indicated that "the area is homever, compact and the boundaries are well defined". Major J.E.C Blakeney & Mr.W.Morgan,"The traditional home of the Gade is between River Suma (Keffi) & North West of Nasarawa Division where they were situated b/4 1750". The Gade have always been friends of Kolo (Abokin Wasa). From 1750-1801 the Gade Kingdom under the "Gomo" had flourished & grew stronger b/4 arrival of Hausa invaders on horse raide the Gade settlements & consequently establish supremacy with their flag from Usman Danfodio.
B/4 the arrival of Hausa invaders from Katsina & Zazzau, the
Kingdom was flourishing & was comparable to the Nupe, Opanda &
Igala Kingdoms.
The Gade had ancient city walls (Ganuwa) which fortified them against external attack. It's on record that no Gade settlement was conquered by the invaders, rather a treaty was made by individual independent Gade Chiefs. Such treaties were made to protect the chief against external aggression. The Gade under their Gomo paid tributes to Zaria. To buttress this, Mr. Leachworth rightly pointed out that: "in any case Kujekwa (in Gwargwada District) & Sabye, Odu(Iki) & Karmu in Nasarawa District were never subjugated & no agreement reached by Ahmadu were with the individual villages & that there was no agreement with a general Gade Council or Assembly. When the British colonial master arrived, a pseudo-emirate system was established in compliance with the Indirect Rule System. To quote Mr. Leachworth, "up till 1913 tribute was collect more & there was no district administration in the strict sense of the word. Complaints were heard & deal with as they arose.
The FADAN GADE DISTRICT was created in 1913 with initial headquarters at Gwargwada & a Prince from Beni Makama Dogo Ahmadu was made the first District Head. In the same vein, KUJE DISTRICT in Niger Province was created in 1913 under the GOMO KUJE.The District Head Fadan Gade District was however, deposed in 1924 for embezzling fifty pounds (£50) tax money & for three (3) months, the village Head of Gwargwada acted as District Head. It was later proposed that the Gade units of Karmu, Odu & Sabye hitherto in Nasarawa District should be included with Gwargwada District to form a GADE TRIBAL AREA.
Leachworth, believed that they were allotted to Nasarawa District "probably owing to the fact that they were not subdued but until relatively late and put under more immediate control of the Emir". It needs to be pointed out here that the GADE CHIEFDOM had already been established under the name GWARGWADA DISTRICT, which was later changed to FADAN GADE DISTRICT from 1936-1970, with the initial headquarters at Gwargwada, then Buga & later the present Gadabuke. It was therefore no accident of history that the DISTRICT and the NATIVE COURT, were named Fadan Gade District & Gade Native Court, respectively.
The Gade whose main pre-occupation is farming, are endowed with a rich culture. Apart from talent in music and dances, we have such masquerades as:
Adakpu(Ashama),Zhizhi-nuba, Lishakpa, Kaka maiwa, Atsanah & Zhizhi-Nukpukpu. Which appear during festivals, memorial ceremomies and occasions such as the Annual Gade Cultural Festival.
The Gade had ancient city walls (Ganuwa) which fortified them against external attack. It's on record that no Gade settlement was conquered by the invaders, rather a treaty was made by individual independent Gade Chiefs. Such treaties were made to protect the chief against external aggression. The Gade under their Gomo paid tributes to Zaria. To buttress this, Mr. Leachworth rightly pointed out that: "in any case Kujekwa (in Gwargwada District) & Sabye, Odu(Iki) & Karmu in Nasarawa District were never subjugated & no agreement reached by Ahmadu were with the individual villages & that there was no agreement with a general Gade Council or Assembly. When the British colonial master arrived, a pseudo-emirate system was established in compliance with the Indirect Rule System. To quote Mr. Leachworth, "up till 1913 tribute was collect more & there was no district administration in the strict sense of the word. Complaints were heard & deal with as they arose.
The FADAN GADE DISTRICT was created in 1913 with initial headquarters at Gwargwada & a Prince from Beni Makama Dogo Ahmadu was made the first District Head. In the same vein, KUJE DISTRICT in Niger Province was created in 1913 under the GOMO KUJE.The District Head Fadan Gade District was however, deposed in 1924 for embezzling fifty pounds (£50) tax money & for three (3) months, the village Head of Gwargwada acted as District Head. It was later proposed that the Gade units of Karmu, Odu & Sabye hitherto in Nasarawa District should be included with Gwargwada District to form a GADE TRIBAL AREA.
Leachworth, believed that they were allotted to Nasarawa District "probably owing to the fact that they were not subdued but until relatively late and put under more immediate control of the Emir". It needs to be pointed out here that the GADE CHIEFDOM had already been established under the name GWARGWADA DISTRICT, which was later changed to FADAN GADE DISTRICT from 1936-1970, with the initial headquarters at Gwargwada, then Buga & later the present Gadabuke. It was therefore no accident of history that the DISTRICT and the NATIVE COURT, were named Fadan Gade District & Gade Native Court, respectively.
The Gade whose main pre-occupation is farming, are endowed with a rich culture. Apart from talent in music and dances, we have such masquerades as:
Adakpu(Ashama),Zhizhi-nuba, Lishakpa, Kaka maiwa, Atsanah & Zhizhi-Nukpukpu. Which appear during festivals, memorial ceremomies and occasions such as the Annual Gade Cultural Festival.
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