Cultural Heritage

The name “Jakiri” has its own interesting origin story, derived from “Vekui” in Lamnso, meaning “plaster remover.” This name emerged from an incident where Jakiri people removed plaster from a building in Nso after not being fed for their work.

The municipality maintains rich cultural traditions, including the four-week mourning period for a Fon’s mother, a custom that dates back to Tatah’s time. The practice of offering kola nuts to guests also originated from Tatah’s first encounter with the Ntul people.