Jama′are

Jama’are (Jamaari) is a town and traditional emirate in Bauchi State, North East Nigeria. The town is situated along the Jamaari River, which is a tributary of the Katagum, and at the intersection of roads leading from Wudil, Azare, and Faggo. Jama’are is also one of the local government areas in Bauchi State.

Understand

Jama′are has an estimated population of 165,100 and occupies an area of 341.6 km². Most of the inhabitants of Jama′are are members of the Fulani, Shirawa, Kanuri, or Hausa peoples but Fulani is the most prominent tribe and that migrated from Dulare in the Lake Chad basin in the Republic of Chad and it's made up of a number of towns and villages which include Dogon, Jeji, Hanafari, Galdimari and Jurara. The commonly spoken languages in the area are Hausa and the Fufulde languages

History

Jama′are was founded in 1811 by Muhammadu Wabi I, a leader in the Fulani jihad (holy war) led by Usman dan Fodio, the emirate was not officially recognized until 1835, when Sambolei, the chief of the Jama’are Fulani, was rewarded with it for his aid against the Hausa rebels of Katsina by Muḥammad Bello, the sarkin musulmi (“commander of the faithful”) and sultan of Sokoto. Emir Muhammadu Maude built the walls (20 feet [6 m] high with four gates) of Jama’are town in the 1850s, but the town barely survived attacks by the forces of Emir Buhari of Hadejia in the 1850s and 1860s. Jama’are’s emir Muhammadu Wabi II submitted to the British after the fall of Kano city to the latter in 1903. Incorporated into the Katagum division of Kano province, Jama’are was transferred to Bauchi province in 1926 and became part of Bauchi state in the year 1976.

Climate

It has an average temperature of 31 degrees centigrade. The popular Jama’are river flows through the LGA with average humidity level of the area put at 41 percent. The rainy season is hot, oppressive, and mostly cloudy and the dry season is sweltering and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 56°F to 104°F and is rarely below 50°F or above 108°F. The popular Jama’are river flows through the LGA with average humidity level of the area put at 41 percent. The average wind speed in Jama’are LGA is estimated at 12 km/h.

Agriculture

Farming is the major economic activity of the people of Jama’are and crops such as crops such as cotton, cowpea, peanuts (groundnuts), cotton, sorghum, millet, and onions, cowpeas, and vegetables are being cultivated in the area. They also rear animals such domestic animals like goats, rams, cattle, sheep, donkeys, and horses. Other important economic enterprises undertaken by the people of Jama’are are trade, hunting, and the weaving and dyeing of cotton.

Get in

By plane

Visitors that intend to come into Jama′are by air have to make use of the airport in the state which is Bauchi State Airport.

• 1 Bauchi State International Airport (Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport BCU  ^IATA), Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi (190 km south of Jama′are), ☏ +234 803 230 9854. It is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957–1966. (updated Jun 2021)

Get around

It's fairly easy to get around once you can communicate in Hausa or in English language. The main form of transportation in the Jama’are are buses, taxi and Okada (motorcycles).

See

• 1 Jama'are River. This river also known as the Bunga River in its upper reaches starts in the highlands near Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. It flows northeast through Bauchi State and Yobe State before joining the Hadejia River to form the Yobe River. In 2008, the governor of Bauchi State awarded a contract to restart a project to build the Kafin Zaki Dam on this river. There are concerns over the effect of seasonal flooding and the water table. (updated Dec 2021)

Eat

• Gayya Restaurant and catering services, Azare -Potiskum Rd, Azare 751101, Bauchi. (updated Jul 2024)

Sleep

1 Gandu Guest House, South of Azare-Dutse Road, west of Jamaare Itas Mamajo Road, ☏ +234 901 120 3238. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. The Gandu Guest House has such facilities like a restaurant, bar, free parking space, air-conditioned rooms, security among others. (updated Dec 2021)

Stay safe

Jama'are is very safe and conducive for visitors. However, visitors need to be very careful with arrangements or organizations that sound unrealistic (particularly messages mostly via e-mail requesting your assistance), and don't transparently display your assets, particularly in broad daylight places.

It is very rare for tourists and visitors to be a victim of a violent crime but it is still wise and advisable to stay safe and be alert, especially during late-night outings. Endevour to stick to crowded streets and make sure to go out in groups as against going out alone.

There are police officers who are corrupt and inefficient so it is best that you stick to places and people you know and avoid going anywhere without a trusted guide if it is your first visit. Also try to move around with any valid means of identification in case of any eventuality.

Connect

• Mobile Network MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile have coverage in Jama'are. Buy a local SIM card or roam with your existing one.

• Internet Services 2G and 3G networks are available. Find Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, cafes, or public spaces.

• Community Centers Visit local centers for gatherings, events, and meetings.

• Markets Explore Jama'are Market for local goods, produce, and socializing.

• Mosques and Churches Attend local places of worship for spiritual connection.

• Language Learn Hausa, the local language, to connect with residents.

• Respect Local Customs Dress modestly, remove shoes when entering homes, and use right hands for eating and greetings.

Go next

You can go to some other places from Jama'are

• Wudil
• Azare
• Faggo
• Dogon
• Jeji
• Bauchi
• Hanafari
• Galdimari
• Jurara