Tawari, Nigeria

Tawari
Community
Tawari
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°15′12″N 6°53′08″E / 8.25333°N 6.88556°E / 8.25333; 6.88556
CountryNigeria
StateKogi State
Government
 • Traditional RulerAlhaji Idris Alhassan Yusuf Tawari
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Tawari is a community of the Bassa people, Nigeria located in Kogi State, Nigeria, 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, currently held by Alhaji Idris Alhassan Yusuf Tawari. The community is also home to other tribes like Gbagyi and Hausa.

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