User:Shamsurabiu/Girka Kaita

Girka is a village in Kaita Local Government, Katsina state.

The word 'Girka' in Hausa may literally mean 'to base something in.' It may also mean 'the spiritual activities of Bori.' The latter meaning has nothing to do with Girka village etymologically nor historically.

'Sauri' is the title of the Village Head. The title is derived from Hausa word "hasten" because the Sauri people were originally from Sokoto during a Sultan's regime. The actual Sultan is not specific but he must be during the colonial era. History shows that Sauri clan were advised by the then Sultan to bring someone to be given a traditional title. But they humbly declined. After some presure from the Sultan, they decided to flee. So they "hastened" in the night and fled eastward.

There are still several historical sites in this village such as magic tree, which is believed to have some jinns that can frighten anyone who dares go near it at noon.

There are some smaller hamlets under Girka such as Makaurachi, Tarkama, Jankerma, Allemi and many more scattered hamlets.

Kaita local authority has built many primary schools within Girka village. And recently, some international organisations have generously assisted in either building new schools or renovating the old ones. Though most of Girka youth have attended at least primary school but they prefer business to Western education. However, things are changing now as they realise that only those who studied 'Boko' (Western education) tend to be civilised and have good jobs or participate political activities. There are a few councillors from Girka village.