Major Ethnic Groups In Nigeria
Nigeria is a great country with several ethnic groups, different religion backgrounds, because of their diverse culture, they are able to harbor and accommodate themselves. Nigerian people are always hardworking and try as much as possible not to rely on anyone to make a living themselves. They engage in farming, trade and other businesses that will allow them to put food on their tables. They are also known as great travelers, they can move far and wide from one zone to another, settle down and be plying their trade.
HAUSAS
One of the biggest ethnic group in Nigeria is the Hausas,
they dominate the northern part of the country and they make up for 26% of the
general population in Nigeria. Most of the Hausas practice Islam as a religion,
most of them engage in farming by rearing animals and cultivating crops. They
dominate the following states in Nigeria, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano and so
on. They are a group that are available in all the nooks and crannies of the
country, because they always travel far and wide. Their traditional ruler is
addressed as an Emir.
