Hadejia

Haɗejiya (also Haɗeja, previously Biram) is a Hausa town in eastern Jigawa State, northern Nigeria. The population was approximately 105,628 in 2006.[1] Hadejia lies between latitude 12.4506N and longitude 10.0404E.[2] It shared boundary with Kiri Kasama Local Government from the East, Mallam Maɗori Local Government from the North, and Auyo Local Government from the West. The Hadejia Local Government consist of eleven (11) political wards namely: Atafi, Dubantu, Gagulmari, Kasuwar Ƙofa, Kasuwar Kuda, Matsaro, Majema, Rumfa, Sabon Garu, Ƴankoli and Yayari. Inhabitant are dominantly Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri with some other groups such as Tiv, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala etc. The dominant occupation of the inhabitants is crop farming and animal rearing which a considerable percentage, engaged in trading, fishing and services including civil service.[3] The people of Haɗeja are largely Muslims, although some follow indigenous belief systems. The town lies to the north of the Hadejia River, and is upstream from the Hadejia-Nguru wetlands. Hadejia is an internationally important ecological and sensitive zone.[4]

Hadejia
Biram
LGA and town
Nickname: 
Ginsau Birnin Doki
Motto: 
Majestic City of Stallion
Hadejia is located in Nigeria
Hadejia
Hadejia
Coordinates: 12°27′N 10°2′E
Country Nigeria
StateJigawa State
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanAbdulkadir Umar (APC)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Hadejia was once known as Biram, and is referred to as one of the "seven true Hausa states" (Hausa Bakwai),[5] because it was ruled by the descendants of the Hausa mythological figure Bayajidda and his second wife, Daurama.[6] By 1810, during the Fulani War, the Hausa rulers of the Hausa Bakwai had all been overcome by the Fulani.[7] Haɗeja had been transformed into an Emirate two years earlier, in 1808. In 1906 Haɗeja resisted British occupation, under the then Emir (Muhammadu Mai-Shahada). Haɗejiya was absorbed into Jigawa State in 1991 from Kano State.

The Haɗeja consist of 4 tertiary institutions namely: Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic Hadejia,[8] School of Nursing Hadejia,[9] National Teachers Institutes Hadejia Study Centre.[10]

Agricultural Products

Hadejia town, a market center for cotton, millet, sorghum, fish, and rice, is an export crop for peanuts. Locals maintain cattle, goats, guinea fowl, sheep, and donkeys. It is connected to the main highway and railway.[11][12][13]

Climate

The climate has a blistering, cloudy dry season with temperatures ranging from 59°F to 105°F, as well as a hot, oppressive rainy season with predominantly cloudy skies.[14]

Air Pollution

Hadejia's air undergoes significant changes due to the presence of dust and particulate matter, which pose significant health risks due to their small size and potential inhalation into the lungs.[15][16][17]

Commerce and administration
  • Meat market Hadejia
    Meat market Hadejia
  • Hadejia fish market
    Hadejia fish market
  • Milk market Hadejia
    Milk market Hadejia
  • Toward the entrance to the Hadejia Market
    Toward the entrance to the Hadejia Market
  • Abandoned Sugar refinery company in Hadejia
    Abandoned Sugar refinery company in Hadejia
  • Farmland in eastern Hadejia
    Farmland in eastern Hadejia
  • Downtown Hadejia Town, Nigeria
    Downtown Hadejia
  • An office in Hadejia, Nigeria
    The Central Office, Hadejia
  • Hisbah Office in Hadejia
    Hisbah Office
GLAM and educational institutes
  • Hadejia Museum
    Hadejia Museum
  • IZALA University, under construction
    IZALA University, under construction
  • The old primary school
    The old primary school
Culture
  • Hadejia Cemetery
    Hadejia Cemetery
  • A runabout in central Hadejia, past Gate Western
    A runabout in central Hadejia, past Gate Western
  • A colonial residence near Hadejia city
    A colonial residence near Hadejia city
  • Nguru Road toward NATO Motor Park
    Nguru Road toward NATO Motor Park
  • a roundabout in Hadejia
    A roundabout at Gumel-Madana-Malam Maduri-Hadejia
  • Outside Koga Market Mosque, Hadejia
    Outside Koga Market Mosque, Hadejia
  • Emir's Palace Hadejia
    Emir's Palace Hadejia
  • Grave of Captain Phillips (kabarin mai tumbi)
    Grave of Captain Phillips (kabarin mai tumbi)

References
  1. "Hadejia". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 22 December 2006.
  2. GPS Coordinates: "https://latitude.to/map/ng/nigeria/cities/hadejia"
  3. Isah Abubakar (2018) "Use of ICT among Extension Agents in Hadejia Local Government" Unpublished work
  4. Chiroma, Muhammad J.; Kazaure, Yahaya D.; Karaye, Yahya B.; Gashua, Abba J. "Water Management Issues in the Hadejia-Jama'are-Komadugu-Yobe Basin: DFID-JWL and Stakeholders Experience in Information Sharing, Reaching Consensus and Physical Interventions" (PDF). International Water Management Institute. Retrieved 3 October 2009.
  5. "Daura". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 21 December 2006.
  6. Lange, Dierk. "Oral version of the Bayajidda legend" (PDF). Ancient Kingdoms of West Africa. Retrieved 21 December 2006.
  7. Johnston, H. A. S (1967). "The Consolidation of the Empire". The Fulani Empire of Sokoto. Amana Online. Retrieved 21 January 2007.
  8. "BINYAMINU USMAN POLYTECHNIC – P.M.B 013 Hadejia, Jigawa State".
  9. "Jigawa State School of Nursing Hadejia - ONLINE APPLICATION". jisconmhadejia.admissions.cloud.
  10. "National Teachers' Institute Kaduna". Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  11. Angbulu, Stephen (25 January 2023). "FG approves N10bn for Hadejia airstrip, Enugu control tower". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  12. Nigeria, Guardian (1 February 2023). "Hadejia Valley irrigation will improve investment in agric, says minister". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  13. "FULL LIST: Ikorodu, Ota, Wamba, Hadejia, areas that may experience flooding this week - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  14. "Hadejia Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  15. "Air Quality & Pollen Forecast for Hadejia". meteoblue. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  16. "Hadejia Air Quality Index (AQI) and Nigeria Air Pollution | IQAir". www.iqair.com. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  17. "Air Quality Hadejia: Live air quality and pollution Forecasts". Plume Labs Air Report. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

12.45°N 10.04°E / 12.45; 10.04

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