Zamfara! Farming is Our Pride
Traveling to Zamfara State
The NYSC camp is located at; NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Beside FRSC Office, Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Gusau Airstrip serves the air travellers to and from the state. The state is also accessible by road; buses mostly travel to the capital, Gusau.
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Zamfara State is located in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Gusau is the state capital. It borders Niger Republic, Katsina State, Kebbi State and Sokoto State in the north, east, west and northwest respectively.Zamfara State consists of 14 Local Government Areas.
People and Culture
Zamfara State is mainly populated by Hausa and Fulani people, with some members of Gwari, Kamuku, Kambari, Dukawa, Bussawa and Zabarma ethnic communities. Others include the Igbo, Yoruba, Kanuri, Nupe and Tiv.
Agriculture is the major occupation of the people of the state, hence its slogan “farming is our pride.
Geography and Climate
The climate of Zamfara is warm tropical with temperature rising up to 38 °C between March to May. Rainy season starts in late May to September while the cold dry season known as Harmattan lasts from December to February.
Notable Places
Key towns include; Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Tsafe, Maru, Mafara, Gummi, Anka, Maradun, Bukkuyum, Bakura, Zurmi, Shinkafi, Bungudu and Birnin Magaji. Notable sites include Kwartarkwashi Rock/Water Spring, Kanoma Hills, Kuyambana Game Reserve, Zamfara State Museum etc.
A notable university of higher learning in the state is the Federal University Gusau.
Interesting Fact
The area called Zamfara today was one of the old Hausa city-states like Kano, Katsina, Gobir, Kabi and Zazzau. Zamfara Kingdom was established in the 11th century and flourished up to 16th century as a city-state.
Experiences of Corps Members that served in Zamfara State
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Other Sources Referenced:
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https://www.cometonigeria.com/region/north-west/zamfara-state/