Lau, Nigeria

Lau is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Lau and the area is dominated by hausa fulani lau people. Lau Local government has a border with Ardo Kola, Jalingo, Yorro and Zing local governments of Taraba state. It also shares a border with Numan, Adamawa State and also lau has Paramount roler alh. Abubakar umar Danburam III chief of Lau. The origin of the Lau Chiefdom dates back to the 18th century when our forefathers settled in the present-day territory. My great-grandfather, Bukari, established a formal administration and built the present palace and mosque in Kunini, the name Kunini itself originated from mumuye man named Kuni who hailed from one of the settlements sorrounding which has since served as the

administrative headquarters of the District under the Muri Emirate Council. His descendants have continued to lead and administer the area up to the present day.

Following the advent of colonial administration, Lau District was formally recognized. It initially comprised the following communities; Abbare, Mayolope, Didango, Donadda, Jegam, Mbanga, Apawa, Njimlari, Minda GarinDogo Lushi,

Garin

Magaji, Yusa Fulani, Kunini (A & B), Lau Habe, Lau Hausa, Bachama Yamma, Doubeli,

In 1913, during the reign of Emir Muhammad Mafindi Emir of Muri, the District Heac System was introduced. The first District Head of Lau was Tafida Hamman Gabdo (1913-

1926). He was succeeded by Galadima Saidu (1926-1936), who ruled from Kunini. Other successive districts heads included:

GALADIMA UMAR  (1936-1969

UBANDOMA Muhammed (1969-1975)

Alhaji UMARU MADU Danburam  (1975-1985)

Due to pressing issues within the Muri District, Alh. Umaru Madu was temporarily relocated. During his absence, Chiroma Yahya administered Lau from 1984-1985, followe by Mohammadu Gidado(1985-1986). Al. Umaru Madu returned in 1986 and ruled until his

death in 1996.

All the above District Heads were direct descendants of Bukari, founder of the Kunin palace, and members of the Muhammadu Nya family, who were historically affiliated with the Muri Emirate. The Emir of Muri, with the Governor's approval, traditionally appointec District Heads.

GENEALOGY OF DISTRICT HEADS OF LAU (PRE-CHEIFDOM)

Names Period

Tafida Hamman Gabdo 1913-1926

Galadima Saidu 1926-1936

Galadima Umaru 1936-1969

Ubandoma Muhammadu 1969-1975

Alh. Umaru Madu (Danburam) 1975-1985

Chiroma Yahya 1984-1985

Mohammadu Gidado 1985-1986

Alh. Umaru Madu (Danburam) 1986-1996

It is important to emphasize that no individual or tribe outside the Muhammadu Nyo family has ever occupied the stool of the District Head or Emir ship of the Lau Chiefdom.

ESTABLISHMENT AND UPGRADE TO A CHIEFDOM

In 2006, His Excellency Reverend Jolly T. Nyame, then Executive Governor of Tarab State, upgraded Lau District to a Chiefdom. I, Alhaji Abubakar Umaru Danburam, was appointed as the First 3rd Class Chief of Lau, based on merit and genealogy, being the son of the late District Head, Alh. Umaru Madu (Danburam II).

In 2018, His Excellency Architect Darius Dickson Ishaku further upgraded the stool to c Second-Class Chiefdom, and I was reaffirmed as the Chief of Lau.

THE TITTLE HOLDERS OF LAU CHEIFDOM ARE FOLLOWS

Chiroma Lau: there is only one and only Chiroma Lau in Lau cheifdom and it is Yaseer Abubakar Sadiq frist son to the Lamido Lau and was born in the year 29/11/1995 and also senior special assistant [SA] to the executive governor of taraba state

Gimbiyan Lau: there is only one and only Gimbiya in Lau chiefdom, she is Bilkisu Abubakar Umar Danburam III, the third daughter of HRH Alh Abubakar Umar Danburam III, she was born the 11th February 2004 in lau and she was appointed as Gimbiya by her father the Chief,Sarki or Lamido of L

au immediately after his appointment as the chief of Lau in 2006

The name of the town literally means ‘mud’ in the local Lau language.^[2]

It has an area of 1,660 km² and a population of 149,700 at the 2022 census.^[3]

The postal code of the area is 662.^[4]

The wet season is oppressive, with temperature ranging from 61°F to 100°F year round, rarely dropping below 56°F or above 106°F.^[5][6][7] With an average daily high temperature of exceeding 97°F, the hot season spans 2.3 months, from February 6 to April 15. With an average high temperature of 100°F and low temperature of 75°F, March is the hottest month of the year in Lau. The 3.5-month chilly season, which runs from June 25 to October 10th, has daily highs that are typically lower than 87°F. December is the coldest month of the year in Lau, with an average high temperature of 92°F and low temperature of 63°F.^[5]

Throughout the year, there is a noticeable seasonal change in the average percentage of cloud cover in Lau. In Lau, the clearer portion of the year starts about October 30 and lasts for 4.2 months, concluding around March 4. In Lau, January is the clearest month of the year with 53% of the sky being clear, fairly clear, or partly overcast on average. The cloudier portion of the year starts about March 4 and lasts for 7.8 months, finishing about October 30. In Lau, May is the cloudiest month of the year, with 81% of the sky being cloudy or partly cloudy on average.^[5][6]

Local languages spoken in Lau LGA are:^[2]

• fulani language
• Hausa language
• Lau Laka language, a Central Sudanic language
• Lau language, a Jukunoid language

Lau Local government have ten electoral wards namely : ABBARE I, ABBERE II, DONADDA, GARIN DOGO, GARIN MAGAJI, JIMLARI, KUNINI, LAU I, LAU II, MAYO LOPE