TRIANGLE OF UNITY THE SYMBOL OF
DEVELOPMENT
Unity has been a great bond binding the Amo nation. The name AMO was adulterated from the name AMAP OR KIMAP by the Hausas from Northern Nigeria. Despite the adulteration the Amo nation is still strong. The Triangular symbol is the Logo in which represents the unity of the land. This unity binds Kides, Kitara and Kazuri (Runzu) together. These three names are made up of what is called Amo (Kimap) in the middle belt of Nigeria and some part of the north.
KITARA
KAZURI (Runzu)
The unity which has waxed stronger was something that tells the world that we are one; one family and one culture (culture the root of knowledge). Unity has been a source of development and progress in the Amo nation. The triangle of unity is a symbol of uniqueness, unity and peaceful harmony to the Amo man and even to his neighbours.
AMO(AMAP) national uniform
The land is blessed with various
agricultural activities, cultural, educational and health
services. Some of the developments of social amenities such
as hospitals, schools and some infrastructures in the
communities are as the result of the hard work of some of
the illustrious sons and daughters who have their people at
heart.
Community development service is done by
strong youths of the communities in seeing that roads are
set to serve as an access in to various villages.
Filling of pot holes at the Kadamo Bridge
by some youths
Kadamo bridge: a link between Amo
district (Plateau State) and Amo district (Kaduna State)
WHERE AN AMO (KUMAP) MAN IS LOCATED IN
NIGERIA
Amap (AMO) are highly located in Middle
Belt of Nigeria (Plateau State and Kaduna State). Because of
the love for farming, the Amo(Amap) man travels to where he
can find a fertile land for farming. They
are also located in so many parts of the country. Places of
such fertility are as follows: Nasarawa State in a village
called AKUNE. Abuja in a village called KARSANA and KUDURU.
In Kano State in one of the villages called Kwandara and
Karasa. It is said that there are many Amo living outside
Nigeria and are contributing peacefully to the development
of the countries in which they live.
PLATEAU STATE
In Plateau State Amap are located in
Pengana Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area. They are
the most populated and the most educated people in the local
government. In Plateau State, most of the villages are
located close one another. The formation of the triangle of
unity is well seen and has made most of the Amo people
strong in terms of development and education compared to
some of the villages outside of the state.
KITARA
Kitara is made up of so many villages,
some of the villages are: Kamari, Amo Katako, Amo-Bisa,
Majaja, Kaya, Lalan, Kofa etc.
A front view of part of Amo Katako
village
Amo Katako Primary health centre
Government Secondary School Amo Katako
A Bridge linking Amo Katako, Amon Bisa
and Majaja
District Head of Amo in Plateau State: His Royal
Highness Ugo Paul Sambo
KIDES
Kides is comprised of many villages
within Plateau State and also is linked to many Amo villages
in Kaduna State. Some of the villages within Plateau State
are as follows: Lishin , Kawam, Kasuru, Janji, Nanlin, Igwa
and many others.
Kawam Market: market days are Thursdays
(mini) and Sundays (Major)
The bridge linking kides and many Amo
villages in Kaduna state.
Chief of Kawam: Ugo Gagarau
Both Kides and kira have a Mountain that
served them with shelter and protection during war. This
mountain is known as Kupara Namap.
To visit the mountain click
here(kupara Namap)
Kazuri (Runzu)
Kazuri in Amo means meeting point. The
majority of the people live in Jengre town and some in some
villages under it. Many of the villages’ names were
adulterated by the Hausas. Some of the names are Kalambai
which were known to be Fichiza, Kan’iyaka which were known
to be Kantau, Padaman shanu which were
known to be Kidin Nina, Kadamo which were known as Aparan
Gemu, Pandauda which was known to be Kiri.
Some of the areas and the villages within
Jengre: Malaro (After Fichiza), Aworo, Litala Lirum, Kakup
Nmurun, Fiziria and Kipin Kipese.
Ancient Buildings built by the white for
mining activities at Fichiza which led to the adulteration
of the name Fichiza to kalambai
Runzu Hall: side built for the
development of Jengre
The people in Kazuri(Runzu) are proud of
their town and there villages. It was said that they also
suffered a lot to protect there town jengre
from wars with the Hausas. They are blessed with a mountain
that served them with protection. The
name of the Mountain is known as Kuparan Ruzu. It is blessed
with nature from the top you can view Jengre and Amon Bisa.
To visit the mountain click here (kuparan runzu)
The one of most unique mountain in Jengre
is known as Kitala Lirum.
Litala lirum: The mountain is along Kidin Nina
The two most pronounced village heads in
Jengre.
Ugo Tomas Bulai
Ugo Marasa Chakara
COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES IN JENGRE
The market of Jengre
was known as (Ujiga), which Jengre was coined out of. The
market day is on Sunday, it is the largest market and most
highly generated revenue market in Bassa local government.
Jengre is also blessed with beautiful scenery. To visit the
town click here
KADUNA STATE
The population of
Amo (Amap) in Kaduna state is more than the one in Plateau.
The Amo people in Kaduna cover many villages. Villages such
as: Matsira, Pindau, Kuchem, Kutundun, kankare, Amale
Amawa, Jankasa Amo, Jaja A and Jaja B, Kurmin Dodo A and
Kurmin Dodo B, Kadawa, Durimi, Tiragu, Buta, Tudun Amawa,
Bandi, Kurgi, Nanlin, Kigawa Nagwaza, Karawansuron, Igumuya,
Mesawa Amo, Janji 1 and Janji 2, Rafingora, Kaparan Nabunu,
Aparan, Ukanpanin Tudai, Fichizan Tudai, Kulalangi, Korosha,
Abadawa, Kagoma, Tashan Dogara, Warsa Amawa, Kari and
Tukungyen Jirgi.
It is
quite unfortunate the villages of Amo (Amap) are not well
developed because their villages are not close to each
other. Also the Amo in Kaduna State are not well educated
compared to the ones in Plateau State. Lately, they are also
given a district head named UGO
MAITALA KAZZAH. They, however, have many village heads.
Some of the village heads are: Ugo Gabriel Micah Kachoto ,
Ugo Gayus Achantu , Ugo markus Galadima, Ugo Tella Kamallah,
Ugoh Simon Maikobo, Ugoh Daudi Mazo, Ugo Zakariya Audu, Ugo
Hosea Idi.
DISTRICT HEAD OF
AMO IN KADUNA STATE: His ROYAL HIGHNESS UGO MAITALA KAZZAH
RELIGION
Before the coming of
Christianity and Islamic religions, the Amo man is known
with traditional Religion. Presently Christianity is one of
the major religions of Amo man in Nigeria.
The people
practicing traditional religion go to shrine well covered
with trees. It is believed that a normal person cannot see
their masquerade and live.
A shrine well covered with trees for worship
EDUCATION
An Amo man is known
for love of education. Presently the number of graduates in
Amo land is increasing day by day. Amo man is known to
produce the first indigenous Vice Chancellor of University
of Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria named Professor Parah
Mallum. Today, the land is blessed with many Professors, and
graduates in many fields of Education.
A
Sub association known as AMONSA (Amo
National Students’ Association) has aided in encouraging
people in town and rural areas on the importance of
education. This association (AMONSA) has tremendously done
well to seeing they unite and encourage the growth of AMO
man in Amo land.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is a
hobby to an Amo Man, no matter how highly placed in the
government or educated an Amo man is, has
passion for agriculture. Farming in Amo land is done
manually and also the use of mechanized system of farming is
also a thing of the day. Click here to
few some of the crops grown in Amo land.
Manual method of
farming
Games
Before the coming of
the whites the most popular game the AMO man is known of is
called IloK in Amo.
Where ever you
come from let’s unite and make the Amo nation great. Home is
always home, do not forget home less it forgets you.
Kibba Daniel Musa