Lafia
About
Lafia is a city in Nigeria's North Central region and the capital and largest city of Nasarawa State. It is the headquarters of the Lafia Emirate Council and serves as the local government area seat for Lafia LGA.
History
Lafia was founded by Muhammadu Dunama in the late 18th century on the site south of Shabu village. It became the capital of a prominent local chiefdom in the late 19th century, and during the rule of Mohamman Agwai (1881–1903) its market became one of the most important in the Benue Valley. In 1903 the British recognised Chief Musa as Lafia's first emir, and the emirate formed the major part of the Lafia Division of Benue province. In 1967 the town became part of Benue-Plateau state, and in 1976 it was allocated to Plateau state.
Source: Wikipedia: Lafia
Key Facts
State
Nasarawa State
Area
2,827 km²
Population
509,300