Bassa

About

Bassa is a Local Government Area in the north of Plateau State, Nigeria, bordering Kaduna and Bauchi States. It covers an area of 1,743 square kilometres and includes the towns of Miango and Mc Alley, along with villages such as Binchin, Zukku, Kwal, Saya and Gurum. The area hosts the Nigerian Army 3 Division, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, as well as a police station and a branch of the First Bank of Nigeria. The local government is led by a Local Government Chairman, currently Joshua Sunday Riti. Languages spoken include Rigwe, Timap, Ce and Irigwe, with Hausa and English also widely spoken. The population is mainly engaged in agriculture, producing crops such as Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, maize and soya beans.