Tawari is a community of the Bassa people in Nigeria, located in Kogi State, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
Tawari is situated near Gegu town, along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. The traditional ruler of the Tawari community is the Aguma of Tawari, a title currently held by Alhaji Idris Alhassan Yusuf Tawari. The community is also home to other tribes such as the Gbagyi and Hausa.
History of Tawari
Tawari is the name of a person — a warrior-king. According to Report Number 5 (1922) of the colonial administration compiled by Mr. C. R. Niven, Tawari was the son of Zabia, who was also a warrior-king and the first ruler of an area that now includes Tawari City.
References
- Report Number 5 of the Colonial Administration (1922), compiled by Mr. C. R. Niven. ```