Kagara Emirate | |
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Motto(s): Home of peace and tourism | |
Coordinates: 10°11′04″N 6°15′12″E / 10.18444°N 6.25333°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Niger State |
Government | |
• Type | Emir |
• Emir of (Kagara) | Alhaji Ahmad Garba Gunna |
The Kagara Emirate is a traditional state which located in Kagara near to Birnin-Gwari town, founded by the Nagwamatse of Kontagora through Madaki Masoyi. Kagara is the capital of Rafi local government Niger State, Nigeria. The Emirate is located in Niger East Senatorial District. For administrative purpose aftermath of Dasuki reform of 1976,the Emirate is made of : Tegina, Kusharki,Kwongoma,Gunna and later additional districts were created in 1991, thus: Uregi, Kagara, Katunga, Madaka Majajan and Ringa districts.