05/02/2025
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Brief History of Jega Town
Jega is a historic town and the headquarters of Jega Local Government Area (LGA) in Kebbi State, Nigeria. It is one of the significant towns in northern Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage, agricultural economy, and role in Islamic education.
Historical Background
Jega was historically a major settlement of the Hausa people and played an important role in trade and commerce in the pre-colonial era.
The town was influenced by the Sokoto Caliphate, a 19th-century Islamic empire founded by Usman Dan Fodio.
It became a center for Islamic scholarship and education, attracting students and scholars from various parts of northern Nigeria.
Economic Activities
The economy of Jega is agriculture-based, with crops such as rice, millet, sorghum, and groundnuts being widely cultivated.
It is home to a large rice farming community, making it an important town in Nigeria’s rice production sector.
The Jega River, a tributary of the Sokoto River, supports irrigation farming and fishing activities in the region.
Education & Infrastructure
Jega is home to the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Jega Campus, which contributes to higher education in the state.
The town has several Islamic schools (madrasas) and government-owned secondary schools.
Notable Personalities
One of the most well-known figures associated with Jega is Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (2010–2015), who played a key role in Nigeria’s democratic process.
