Gbagyi (also spelled Gwarri and Gbari ) are an
ethnic group in central Nigeria. They
predominantly live in the Niger , Kaduna,
States [citation needed ] and the Federal Capital
Territory . They are also found in Nasarawa and
Kogi States in central Nigerian Area.Gbagyi is
the most populated ethnic Group and indigenous
in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria and
their major occupation is farming. [1][2]
The Gbagyi people are known to be peace-
loving, transparent and accommodating people.
Northerners are fond of saying in Hausa
language muyi shi Gwari Gwari, "let’s do it like
the Gbagyi" or "in the Gbagyi way". According
to Tanko Chigudu, the Gbagyi people have
emerged as a unique breed among Nigerians:
their culture shows how much they have come to
terms with the universe. Daily they aspire to
give life a meaning no matter the situation they
find themselves. [3]
Gbagyi people were often enslaved by some of
the nearby Hausa-Fulani emirates. [4]
One famous Gbagyi is General and former
President of Nigeria Ibrahim Babangida . [5]