Gashaka
About
Gashaka is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Serti. It covers an area of 8,393 square kilometres and had a population of 87,781 at the 2006 census. Fulani is the major spoken language in Gashaka and Serti town, and the area is divided into 10 wards, including Galumjina, Gangumi, Garbabi, Gashaka, Gayam, Jamtari, Mai-Idanu, Mayo Selbe, Serti A and Serti B.
History
The Gashaka kingdom was ruled for 51 years by Alhaji Hammangabdo Muhammadu Sambo, who died on 23 October 2016 at the age of 81. His son, Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo Muhammadu Sambo, was installed as Lamdo (Emir) of Gashaka on 28 January 2017.
Source: Wikipedia: Gashaka
Key Facts
State
Taraba State
Headquarters
Serti
Chairman
Hon. Umar Yusuf (Aluran Gari)
Area
8,393 km²
Population
87,781 (2006 census)