Explore the twelve political wards that make up Lavun LGA in Niger State, Nigeria
Administrative headquarters of Lavun LGA with rich cultural heritage
Known for its unique political organization and agricultural activities
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17 units with multiple healthcare centers and primary schools
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29 communities with 14 primary schools and 3 secondary schools
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22 villages with 15 polling units and strong educational institutions
Rich in natural resources with over 10 languages spoken
97 communities with 10 primary healthcare facilities
Jima Ward has 14 primary schools and two secondary schools (one junior and one senior).
Jima Ward has 4 health care centres.
Farming and business are our major sources of earnings.
Nupe
Lime stone, kaolin and others.
Hon. Usman Ndakotso
Busu/Kuchi Ward has 97 communities
Kutigi is the administrative headquarter of Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. It is a quiet but fast growing town. The people speak Nupe as their major language but non Nupe indigenes settle in the town for business and farming activities.
Though it is under the domain of Etsu Nupe, the town still enjoys the rulership of traditional chiefs who are accountable to the Etsu Nupe. The occupation of the people includes farming, fishing, and trading.
Historically, the people of kutigi originated from Kukawa which is in the present Borno State. As nomadic farmers in search of good pasture for their animals, they left Kukawa under the leadership of Maina Abubakar the Zanna of Kukawa during the reign of Mai Ali Ibn Haj Dunama of Ngazargamu (1750-1791). Maina Abubakar and his group arrived at the present day Kutigi during the reign of Etsu Mu'azu of Jima (1759-1969).
Oral evidence stated that when the migrants arrived at the present day Kutigi, they met a hunter Ndayasa and his wife Nnadakun. Their arrival was reported to the Etsu Mu'azu at Jima who later sent a messenger, Gabi Saidu, to Maina Abubakar to know their mission. He told the messenger that he and his people intended to stay in Kutigi for a while as nomads. He sent some gifts (mats, dates and potash) to Etsu Mu'azu of Jima.
The Etsu in return, granted Maina Abubakar and his people permission to stay at Kutigi in peace. It is worthy to note that some few years before Maina Abubakar's arrival in Kutugi; Estu Jibrilu who ruled between 1746 and 1759 was banished from Jima to Kutigi where he died.
Gani Cultural Festival is an annual festival which is celebrated by the indigenes of Kutigi and its environs in the Islamic month of Rabiul Awwal to mark the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It attracts people from all parts of the country and even beyond during its celebration.
It originated from the Kanuris. This is to say that the festival is as old as Kutigi itself. This year's Gani festival which was celebrated from February 2-4, 2015, marks the six hundred and seventy three (673), Kutigi Annual Gani Cultural Festival. It is usually celebrated within three days. It starts on the eve of Kutigi's market day.
Dassun ward is located along kutigi, lavun local government area of niger state. It is located latitude by the North and longitude by the east of lavun.
Dassun ward is a ward that shares the common boundary with kutigi to the South, lagun to the North and dabban and batati ward to the east respectively.
In lavun dassun ward is one of the strongest units, it's comprises of 22 villages with 15 polling units among which includes RUGGA, DASSUN, JIPAN GBATAMANGI, YETI, CHARATI, YAKUDI, DAKPANCHI, KUPE, AND DABBAGI among other. Lagun a sister ward which was created out of dassun ward in 1999.
Farming is the most major occupation in dassun ward. In dassun ward the system of education that was in place was the Islamic and traditional system of education, the islamic system of education is the system that is in accordance with the teaching of the Qur'an and Sunnah of the prophet (S.A.W) While the tradition was the indigenous. It's the system that enables every home to teach it's younger generation the life patterns of their society.For instance, the boys accompany their father to build and mend houses to hunting expedition's etc while the girls help their mother's in farm to harvest, accompany them to market to buy or sell farm products and help them to cook at home.
Western education started in Dassun ward in 1968 under the former head of state of the federal Republic of Nigeria, General yakubu Gowon. Before this development Dassun area was primitively oriented, as such people has to be forced to go to school.
In the history, four primary schools were established in 1968, at RUGGA, DASSUN, CHARATI, AND YET respectively. And in 1976, many primary schools were established in lavun local government under the universal primary education (UPE) which paves way for the establishment of JIPAN, AND KUPE PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
In 2004, many primary schools were also established, under the UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) and for the purpose of development and remarkable increases of human population in DASSUN WARD, Village like DABBAGI, GBATAMANGI, WONIGI ETC got their primary schools established.
In 2005 two junior secondary schools were established which are JIPAN AND DASSUN, respectively. In 2009 Yeti and CHARATI junior secondary school were also established. In 2014 junior secondary school jipan were accredited to senior secondary school with both waec and neco centre, and jipan is the only senior secondary school with waec and neco centre we have in the entire DASSUN WARD.
From oral tradition, it is indicated that Hama Kolo was the first man who was said to have settled at Sakoba. This is the place the Doko people as known today settled first. The people at Sokoba were known as Edoko, meaning plenty.
Hama Kolo was said to have come from the East with a Chieftaincy titles known as Defian and Zhitsu. The Hama Kolo also had a son called Saba. A time came when the Fulanis took away this Saba as a slave to Raba (a village far away beyond River Kaduna) to cut grasses as fodder for their horses. Later Saba escaped from Raba and came to his father Hama Kolo at Sakoba. On his way coming, Saba came along with the sickle which he used in cutting grass for the Fulani horses. On his arrival he was asked what he was doing at Raba with the sickle. Saba then informed the father that he was cutting grass for the Fulani horses and that in Nupe language is ego doko-gbe. This work of Saba then later became the name of the settlement hence Doko having his name.
Doko is located on latitude 8 N and longitude 5 E. It is a district in Lavun Local Government of Niger State. Doko is about fifteen kilometers away from Bida, sharing boundary with Bida in the North and Kwara State in the East.
Doko is one of the Beni organizations, a sub-tribe in Nupe Kingdom. From the foot of the two flat-topped hills, the town sweeps down into the plains. The land is undulating, rugged, and dotted here and there with fold ridges.
The Rank System in Doko (Hereditary System):
| Title | Office | Ward | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etsu Dazhi | Chief | Ward | Hereditary |
| Shaba | Assistant | Ward | Not Hereditary |
| Lile | Councillor | Ward | Presumptive |
| Kpotun | Councillor | Ward | Presumptive |
| Makun | Councillor | Ward | Presumptive |
| Defian | Councillor | Defianfu | Hereditary in one house |
| Dzoko | Councillor | Takogi | Hereditary in one house |
| Gboko | Councillor | Kpachinifugi | Hereditary in one house |
| Gbodo | Councillor | Dazhi | Hereditary in one house |
| Zhitsu Bebi | Councillor | Edoko | Hereditary in one house |
The major occupation of the people is principally subsistence agriculture. The dominant crops produced are millet, maize, guinea corn, beans, sweet potatoes, rice and cassava. Many of the farmers keep livestock like sheep, goat, cattle, and poultry, while some engage in crafts such as weaving, blacksmithing and sculpturing.
Doko, a community with a growing economy, presents business opportunities across various sectors. These include e-commerce, mobile car washes, and solar energy solutions, offering potential for entrepreneurs to capitalize on local needs and emerging markets.
Specific Opportunities:
Doko community, particularly in the context of the geophysical investigation of subsurface mineral potentials, is associated with the presence of clay, mica, beryl, aquamarine, and emerald. These minerals are found in regions like Ila Orangun, Patigi, Doko. While not explicitly stated as a dominant resource in Doko, the presence of these minerals indicates a potential for subsurface mineral exploration and development in the area.
One of the challenges we face in Doko community is lack of infrastructure and basic amenities due to the increasing number of people each passing day, the available basic amenities are limited for utilization.
Another challenges faced by Doko ward is the tussle of the village head title which has been the major issue mitigating the other aspect of Development in the Community.
The administrative center of the ward is located in Egbako village.
Egbako Ward practices a zoning system divided into Zone A and Zone B. When Zone A produces the councillor, Zone B produces the ward chairman, and vice versa. Each political officeholder serves a four-year term.
The ward is blessed with abundant natural resources such as:
Egbako is also known for its active communities of fishermen and rice farmers, making it a significant hub for agricultural products within the state.
Over ten languages are spoken in Egbako Ward, reflecting its rich cultural diversity. These include:
Egbako Ward shares a common market with the neighboring Batati Ward, fostering trade and interaction between the two communities.
The ward faces challenges with poor road conditions, which continue to hinder transportation, access to markets, and overall development.
Despite infrastructural setbacks, Egbako Ward remains one of the largest producers of farm products in Niger State, highlighting its vast potential for economic growth and investment opportunities.
Egbako Ward has a rich traditional leadership structure consisting of:
Over 30 Imams serve the community, although only a fraction are officially recognized by the government.
The population of Egbako Ward includes both Muslims and Christians, living together in relative peace.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is the current ruling party in Egbako Ward.
More information about Gaba Ward will be added when available.
More information about Dabban Ward will be added when available.
More information about Kusotachin Ward will be added when available.
More information about Mambe Ward will be added when available.
More information about Lagun Ward will be added when available.