ABSTRACT
The paper examines the relationship between Zarma community and Kabawan Argungu which is
dated back from the reigned of Muhammadu Kanta to the present day Argungu emirate. The
cordiality of their relationship gave birth to the economic development of Argungu emirate in
particular and Kebbi State at large. This can be seen through their active participation in
economic entrepreneurs both within and outside the emirate. The major areas of the economic
participation of Zarma community in Argungu emirate includes; traditional skills such as
farming, weaving, pot making, blacksmithing, woodcarving and traditional barbing etc, they also
participates in modern business such as the sale of second-hand clothes, electronic devices,
mechanics of different types, gold trading, drug peddling as well as water vendors, thereby
enhancing economic growth of the entire emirate.
author/Sarkin Gulbi, A. & Bunza, D.B.
journal/DELAC FUGUS E-Librarypdf-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVIuI2pc0tlAtFxqR4XG3x4O9HyeP6OC/view?usp=sharing
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