Zuba, Nigeria Explained

Zuba
Official Name:Zuba
Coordinates:9.0964°N 7.2128°W[1]
Flag Border:yes
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
Pushpin Map Caption:Map showing Zuba location in Nigeria
Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Name:Nigeria
Subdivision Name1:Abuja
Subdivision Name2:Gwagwalada
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Local Government Area
Timezone1:WAT
Utc Offset1:+1

[2] Zuba is a community in Gwagwalada Local Government Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.[3] It is located in the border of Abuja central city and shares the same boundary Madalla with Niger State.[4] Other than being the gateway to Abuja, Zuba is also on a primary highway that connects to Kaduna-Kano as well Kogi State, to major cities of the south.[5] [6]

Language

Koro is the native language of Zuba people. However, being a commercial and transit area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc.

References

  1. Web site: Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Mindat org. June 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Webmaster . 2014-01-27 . Origin of Koro tribe of Abuja (I) . 2023-01-17 . Daily Trust . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Mariam. Yusuf. 2021-03-31. FCT Police Nab over 90 Hardened Criminals Since January, No Incident of Kidnap at Zuba. 2021-04-01. PRNigeria News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives. 2021-04-01. Daily Trust. en.
  5. Web site: Zuba: An Abuja suburb where crime thrives. 2021-04-01. Daily Trust. en.
  6. Web site: 2021-03-22. Mechanic docked for criminally selling customer’s car. 2021-04-01. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.