As you know, we were recently in the city of Zaria and since some kilishi unfortunately can’t get to you, we would rather feed you with the juiciest information from Zaria. Trust us, these 10 commonly unknown facts about Zaria are better than any fura de nunu.
- Zaria is a major city in Kaduna state, Northern Nigeria. The city was first known as Zazzau, the capital of the Hausa kingdom, Zazzau.
- Cotton seed, and peanuts are all produced in the ancient city of Zaria. Plus, it is the centre for Nigeria’s main cotton growing region.
- It is the birthplace of many prominent Nigerians such as ace entertainer D’banj, Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Vice President Architect Namadi Sambo but to mention a few.
- The city of Zaria is home to the largest University in Nigeria and second largest on the African continent, Ahmadu Bello University. Established in 1962, the great citadel of learning is prominent in the fields of Medicine, Law, Agricultural Science, Finance and Pharmacy.
- The city boasts of the great Barewa College that has produced 5 heads of states/presidents in Nigeria. The secondary school was founded in the year 1921.
- The one and only federal government institution that trains pilots is domiciled in Zaria. National College Of Aviation. Established 1962.
- St Bartholomew School and St Bartholomew Church; Northern Nigeria’s first missionary school and oldest church are situated in Zaria.
- Zaria houses the National Research Institute Of Chemical Technology; Nigeria’s biggest Chemical Institute that developed a pesticide to protect against “Tomato Ebola”.
- Chindit Barracks, Zaria is the only place in Nigeria where recruit soldiers are being trained.
- The only Federal Institute where hides and skin processing is officially being taught in Nigeria is also located in Zaria.
Cool facts right? Be sure to share them with a friend.
*kilishi: a version of beef jerky that originated in the north
*fura de nunu: locally fermented milk
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