Wase River

Wase River

The Wase River is a river in the Wase LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria. Maize and yams are grown on its banks.

References

*Vischer, Hans. [http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0016-7398(190610)28%3A4%3C368%3AJINN%3E2.0.CO%3B2-P Journeys in Northern Nigeria]
*Murphy, John. [http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-polio0104,1,6396183.story?page=4&cset=true&ctrack=1 Distrust of U.S. foils effort to stop crippling disease]


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