Bagega is an Hausa speaking village in northwestern Nigeria. The village became noteworthy during a 2021 campaign by international organizations to recognize lead poisoning of children in the area, as part of artisanal gold mining.
Bagega | |
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Village | |
Bagega Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 11°51′54″N 6°00′10″E / 11.86500°N 6.00278°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Zamfara |
Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |