Pandogari
Pandogari is a town (ward) located in Kagara, the capital of Rafi Local Government Area, in Niger State, Nigeria.
Geography and Location
- A major natural feature in Pandogari is Kongoma Hill, called Kwangwamaje in Fulfulde, situated to the east of the town.
- The northern boundary of Pandogari adjoins Kusharki district.
- The eastern and southern boundaries share land with Ringa district.
- The distance from Minna (state capital) to Pandogari is approximately 156.7 km.
Administration
- The town is governed by a district head known as Hakimi (in Hausa).
- The current Hakimi of Kongoma is Alhaji Idris Aliyu Jibril.
Languages Spoken
Pandogari is linguistically diverse, with three major languages:
- Hausa
- Fulani Ɓurawa
- Kamuku
Religious Conflict (2016)
In 2016, a religious clash occurred between Muslims and Christians, resulting in the death of four people, including a 24-year-old student.
Nearby Places
Some communities and villages near Pandogari include:
- Ringa
- Gidan Awane
- Gidan Buhari
- Gidan Damao
- Gidan Kurao
- Gidan Madawakin Tugulbi
- Gidan Maigari Boka
- Gidan Maikarfi
- Gidan Maizaji
- Gidan Sarkin Uguru
- Gidan Sarkin Uran Chiki
- Gidan Shabagu
- Gidan Tanko
- Gidan Tetige
- Gidan Ushipa
- Gidan Wusheynu
Distances from Pandogari to Major Nigerian Cities
| City | Distance (km) |
|---|---|
| Minna | 156.7 |
| Lagos | 551 |
| Abia | 565 |
| Ogun | 470 |
| Kano | 290 |
| Ibadan | 435 |
| Kaduna | 113 |
| Port Harcourt | 627 |
| Benin | 460 |
| Maiduguri | 753 |
| Zaria | 159 |
| Aba | 597 |
| Jos | 277 |
| Ilorin | 294 |
| Oyo | 393 |
| Enugu | 457 |
| Abeokuta | 494 |
| Sokoto | 322 |
| Onitsha | 473 |
| Warri | 548 |
| Oshogbo | 356 |
| Okene | 318 |
| Calabar | 641 |
| Katsina | 316 |
Notable People from Pandogari
- Imam Habib Lawal – Chief Imam, Jama'atul Izalatul Bidi'a Wa'iƙamatus Sunnah, Pandogari
- Alhaji Idris Aliyu – Head of Pandogari District
- Alhaji Ado Tela – Businessman
- Alhaji Aminu Wayo – Businessman
- Alhaji Salisu Mai Wake – Businessman
- Muhammad Bagobiri – Islamic Religious Instructor (Tijaniyyah)
- Late Alhaji Aliyu Ahmad Bafillace Ringa – Islamic Religious Instructor and Fulani Leader
- Alhaji Abubakar Jibo Garba – Madakin Kagara Emirate
- Late Alhaji Sama'ila Hayin Sarki – Farmer
- Alhaji Zubairu Isma'il – Member, Niger State House of Assembly (representing Rafi)
- Mamman Dogo – Politician / Councilor, Pandogari
Notable Areas Within Pandogari
- Government Day Secondary School, Pandogari
- Mamman Kwantagora Technical College, Pandogari
- Central Primary School, Pandogari
- Kyareke Primary Health Care, Pandogari
References
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