Bassa
About
Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, with its northern border on the Benue River and its western border on the Niger River. Its headquarters are in the town of Oguma. The area is culturally diverse, comprising the Bassa-Komu, Bassa-Nge and Egbira Koto tribes, each led by its own traditional title holder. The area is also known as an agricultural hub, producing yam, cassava, rice and other crops, and has river and pond resources for fishing.
History
Bassa Local Government of Kogi State was created in 1976 from Benue State, as a re-establishment of the Bassa Native Authority first created by the colonial administration around 1900. About sixty years later it was merged with the Igala Native Authority in 1960 following the reorganization of Native Authorities in the North.
Source: Wikipedia: Bassa, Kogi State
Key Facts
State
Kogi State
Headquarters
Oguma
Chairman
Hon. Theophilus Daruwana Adama
Established
1976
Area
1925 km²
Population
139,993 (2006 census); 188,300 (2022 projected)