Bassa, Kogi State
Bassa | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 7°54′N 7°03′E / 7.900°N 7.050°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Headquarters | Oguma |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,925 km2 (743 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 139,993 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 272 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.BA |
Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its northern border is the Benue River and its western border is the Niger River. Its headquarters are in the town of Oguma.
The chairman of the area is Hon. Theophilus Daruwana Adama.
It has an area of 1,925 km2 (743 sq mi) and a population of 139,687 at the 2006 census and as of 2022 projected to be 188,300.
The postal code of the area is 272.
Bassa Local Government Area is a culturally diverse region, comprising three major tribes: the Bassa people, also known as the Bassa-Komu, the Bassa-Nge, and the Egbira Koto.
Demographically, the Bassa-Komu has the largest population among the three tribes, followed by the Bassa-Nge and then the Egbira Koto.
Traditionally, each tribe has its own title holder, who plays a significant role in the cultural and social affairs of their respective communities. The traditional title holder of the Bassa-Komu is the Agụma of Bassa, who holds the esteemed position of a 1st Class Chief and serves as the Chairman of the Area Council of Traditional Rulers. Similarly, the Bassa-Nge tribe is led by the Etsu of Bassa-Nge, who is also a 1st Class Chief. The Etsu of Bassa Nge has his royal throne dominant in Gboloko, which serves as the kingdom headquarters of the Bassa Nge Kingdom. Furthermore, the Egbira Koto tribe is led by the Ohiogba of Mozum, who has recently been promoted to the position of a 1st Class Chief.