Gbagyi and Igala Relations in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, 1991-2019

This study interrogates Gbagyi and Igala relations in Karu Local Government Area from 1991-2019. It examines the factors responsible for the peaceful co-existence between the Igala and Gbagyi in the study area. However, the study adopts a multi-disciplinary approach of data collection as both primary and secondary sources were explored in the content analysis. The study uses the mutual theory which posits that man by nature is a social being who inevitably needs the co-operation, assistance and contributions of others for his survival and existence. In the end, the study observes that common socio-cultural practices among the Gbagyi and Igala further enhanced their peaceful co-existence. Again, contrary to the notion that the Igala are not easy to associate with and the Gbagyi are not socialised, the study identifies that the Igala are friendly and peaceful whereas the Gbagyi are highly socialised and accommodating. However, in order to promote the peaceful co-existence between them and surmount the bottlenecks in their relations, the study concludes that government at all levels should create more social, political and economic opportunities for the citizens and equal access to same in order to reduce agitations for resource control.