The Kagara Emirate is a traditional state located in Kagara near 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 composed of Tegina, Kusharki, Kwangoma, Gunna and later additional districts were created in 1991, thus: Uregi, Kagara, Katunga, Madaka Majajan and Ringa districts.
The Kagara Emirate is a traditional state with a first-class stool, currently held by Alhaji Ahmad Garba Gunna. Notably, the paramount chief of the emirate is a member of the Bassa people indicating that the Bassa have a significant traditional heritage in Kagara, the headquarters of Rafi Local Government Area in Nigeria.
Kagara Emirate came about after the Dasuki reform of local government in 1976. Since then it has had three rulers including the second emir of Kagara, Alhaji Salihu Tanko, who died after suffering from illness. Alhaji Ahmed Garba Gunna became the third emir of Kagara.
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