INTRODUCTION
The geologic field mapping is aimed at
exposing geology student to most of the geologic structures with respect to the
natural outlook
and phenomena of geologic activities. This field mapping was carried out in central Nigeria, which is mainly composed of basement rocks i.e. metamorphic rock, igneous rock with complex and varieties of structure.
and phenomena of geologic activities. This field mapping was carried out in central Nigeria, which is mainly composed of basement rocks i.e. metamorphic rock, igneous rock with complex and varieties of structure.
However,
the essence of this intensive exercise is to determine the measurement of the
structure i.e dip trends, the lithology and mineralogical observation, of the
constituent rock could be confirm-able or differ from the past geological
history of the studied area. The study area composed of four main types of rock
i.e gneiss, schist belt, migmatite, younger granite and older granite all in
Precambrian era except younger granite which is Jurassic in age.
From
the mineralogy, texture and ages of their constitute rocks, it is known that
the area has undergone tectonic, intrusion and metamorphism.
In relation to past
studies, the crystalline rocks according to the literature review have also
encountered reactivation during the pan-African (600 ±150Ma) events which result to the re-mobilization
of the rock.150Ma) events which result to the re-mobilization
of the rock.
Located in north-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Nasarawa State was created in 1996 out of neighbouring Plateau state. The state known as the ‘Home of Solid Mineral’ has 13 local governments and these are Awe, Akwanga, Doma, Karu, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, Lafia, Nasarawa, Nasarawa-Eggon, Obi, Toto, and Wamba.
History
Nasarawa State was one of the six states created in 1996 by the military regime of late General Sani Abacha. The state was carved out of the old Plateau State and ever since it was created, the state has grown to become one of the top tourist states with its magnificently beautiful landscapes and spectacular highlands.
People & Culture
Nasarawa has a diverse range of ethnic groups indigenous to the state and according to the 2006 census, the state has a population of a little less than 2 million very hospitable and culturally rich people. Nassarawa is composed of different ethnic groups each with its own distinct local dialect but Hausa is common among the people. They all have a common history and share similar social and cultural ideologies. Ethnic groups in Nasarawa state include Afo, Agatu, Akye, Alago, Baribari, Bassa, Egbira, Eggon, Fulani, Gade, Gbagyi, Gwandara, Hausa, Jukun, Kanuri, Mada, Ninzom, Arum, Rindei, Yeskwa and Tiv. Farming is the main occupation of the people of the state and crops produced include cassava, yam, rice, maize, guinea corn, beans, soya beans, asha and millet. The state is blessed with precious mineral resources like columbite, coal and aquamarine.
Nasarawa State has a total land area of 27,137.8sqkm and it shares borders in the west by the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, in north by Kaduna State, in south by Benue and Kogi State, and in the east by Plateau and Taraba States. Nasarawa’s main economic activity is agriculture; cash crops such as yam, cassava andegusi (melon). Production of minerals such as salt is also another major economic activity in the state; Nasarawa produces a large proportion of the salt consumed in the country.
Weather/Climate
Nasarawa State lies within the guinea Savannah region and has tropical climate with moderate rainfall (annual mean rainfall of 1311:75cm). The state is made up of plain lands and hills measuring up to 300ft above the sea level at some points. Nasarawa has some of the most beautiful sites and landscapes in the country and these include beautiful hills, striking and unique natural lakes etc.
Cities & Towns
Other important cities and towns include Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi, Karu, Wamba, Eggon, Nassarawa and Doma
Located in north-central geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Nasarawa State was created in 1996 out of neighbouring Plateau state. The state known as the ‘Home of Solid Mineral’ has 13 local governments and these are Awe, Akwanga, Doma, Karu, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, Lafia, Nasarawa, Nasarawa-Eggon, Obi, Toto, and Wamba.
History
Nasarawa State was one of the six states created in 1996 by the military regime of late General Sani Abacha. The state was carved out of the old Plateau State and ever since it was created, the state has grown to become one of the top tourist states with its magnificently beautiful landscapes and spectacular highlands.
People & Culture
Nasarawa has a diverse range of ethnic groups indigenous to the state and according to the 2006 census, the state has a population of a little less than 2 million very hospitable and culturally rich people. Nassarawa is composed of different ethnic groups each with its own distinct local dialect but Hausa is common among the people. They all have a common history and share similar social and cultural ideologies. Ethnic groups in Nasarawa state include Afo, Agatu, Akye, Alago, Baribari, Bassa, Egbira, Eggon, Fulani, Gade, Gbagyi, Gwandara, Hausa, Jukun, Kanuri, Mada, Ninzom, Arum, Rindei, Yeskwa and Tiv. Farming is the main occupation of the people of the state and crops produced include cassava, yam, rice, maize, guinea corn, beans, soya beans, asha and millet. The state is blessed with precious mineral resources like columbite, coal and aquamarine.
Nasarawa State has a total land area of 27,137.8sqkm and it shares borders in the west by the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, in north by Kaduna State, in south by Benue and Kogi State, and in the east by Plateau and Taraba States. Nasarawa’s main economic activity is agriculture; cash crops such as yam, cassava andegusi (melon). Production of minerals such as salt is also another major economic activity in the state; Nasarawa produces a large proportion of the salt consumed in the country.
Weather/Climate
Nasarawa State lies within the guinea Savannah region and has tropical climate with moderate rainfall (annual mean rainfall of 1311:75cm). The state is made up of plain lands and hills measuring up to 300ft above the sea level at some points. Nasarawa has some of the most beautiful sites and landscapes in the country and these include beautiful hills, striking and unique natural lakes etc.
Cities & Towns
Other important cities and towns include Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi, Karu, Wamba, Eggon, Nassarawa and Doma