– The Evolution of Rijau District of Niger State –
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgement – – – – – – – – iv-v
Table of Contents – – – — – – – – vi-viii
CHAPTER ONE:
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – 1-2
1.2 Significance of the Study – – – – – – 2
1.3 Aims and Objectives of the Study – – – – – 2
1.4 Statement of the Problem – – – – – – 3
1.5 Scope and Limitation – – – – – – – 3
1.6 Literature Review – – – – – – – 3-5
1.7 Methodology – – – – – – – – 5
Endnotes – – – – – – – – 6
CHAPTER TWO:
BRIEF HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF RIJAULAND AND ITS PEOPLE
2.1 Land and People – – – – – – – 7-13
2.2 Location and Climate – – – – – – – 13
2.3 Historical Origin of Rijau – – – – – – 17
Endnotes – – – – – – – – 18-19
CHAPTER THREE:
RIJAU BEFORE COLONIAL RULE
3.1 Political Administration – – – – – – 24
3.2 Subordinate Government – – – – – – 27
Endnotes – – – – – – – – 28
CHAPTER FOUR:
RIJAU SINCE 1900
4.1 System of Colonial Administration – – – – 29-34
4.2 Rijau District Administration Since Independence – – – 35-39
Endnotes- – – – – – – – – 40
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary – – – – – – – – 41
5.2 Conclusion – – – – – – – – 42-43
5.3 Bibliography – – – – – – – – 43-44
INTRODUCTION
The present Rijau is not what it used to be. At present, there is a lot of development in terms of diversified languages, land, infrastructure, roads hospital, schools, electricity, etc. in the town.
Before the coming of immigrants, Rijau was known to be one single compound with various household units within it. It was located on top of a hill called “Ratayagiwa”. The compound is said to be founded by a tribe called ‘Dukawa”.
Adamu claims that, in a Dukawa society, traditional beliefs that the eldest man in the family unit is regarded as ahead of the family. This shows that there has been somebody who is recognized as a ruler.
Danmasani observed the development of the political system in Rijauland. However, the political development came as a result of the coming of Muhammadu Sambo from Yautumaki, in Katsina State.
Sambo obtained a flag from Uthman. Danfodio established a political administration in the area. Until the period of British colonial rule in 1914, the traditional political institution was seriously affected in the area.
But the independence of Nigeria in 1960 came with a new transformation in both political and socio-economic aspects. Finally, in 1976, the establishment of the Rijau Magama Local Government led to rapid development.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
It is worthwhile to investigate and study the evolution of the Rijau District. This will make readers have a clear understanding of the beginning and the development of the political system as well as the socio-economic activities of the Rijau people.
The study is of great importance to the entire community. This project can also be a guide to those who go on with similar topics in their research.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Oral Sources
A. Gona, Farmer, 70 years, Rijau, 19/8/2013
B. Sanda, Farmer, 70 years, Shanjir, 22/01/2013
D. Mika, Retired Civil Servant, 90 years, Rijau, 6/06/2013
G. Zaure, farmer, 75 years, Shanjir 22/11/2013
I. Hauwa Widower, 854, years, Tungan Bunu, 7/05/2013
S. Umaru, Village Head, 70 years, Tungan Bunu, 7/05/2013.
B. Unpublished Materials
Adamu B. (1990) “the Saratuta System, in Sarautar Bauchi Rijau”, B.A. Dissertation,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.
Attahiru B. (1985), “the History of Rijau”, NCE Project FC.E. Konagora
Gwajiko K. (2004) “History of Dukawa” Keda School in Class of its own.
H. Mande (2008) “Religion and Cultural Value and Social Change in
the Dukawa Society” M.A. Dissertation, University of Ibadan. p.17
H. Mande (2000) Impact of Christianity on Social and Religious life of the
Dukawa People, B.A. Dissertation University of Jos p14.
Ubandoma B. (2012) “Tarihin Kafa Danua, Sarautar Sarkin Bauchi Rijau”, Unpublished
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U.S. Lawal & AR Augi (eds) (1991), The History of the People of Zuru
Emirate, Enugu fourth Dimension Publishing Co., Ltd p.174
Bell D. and Legear K. (1989) Pioneer Doctor the Struggle and Reward,
Canada, Harper and Row Publisher p.40
Mohammed D. (1991) Zunegru, the Forgotten Capital of Northern Nigeria,
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Usman B.Y. (ed) 1989, Nigeria Since Independence The First Twenty-five
years, volume I, the Society” Ibadan Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria Limited p.69.
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