The Bwall are an ethnic group in Nigeria with distinct cultural and linguistic ties, primarily located in the central part of the country.

Here is an overview of the key information about the Bwall people:

1. Location and Administration

• State: Plateau State, Nigeria (North Central Nigeria).
• Local Government Area (LGA): They are primarily found in the Qua’an Pan LGA.
• District: Bwall is one of the eight districts in the Qua’an Pan LGA. The Bwall Hills are also a notable geographical feature in the area.
• Traditional Head: The Bwall district has its own traditional leader, referred to as the District Head (e.g., Jerome Leklat II).

2. Language and Ethnic Identity

• Language: The Bwall speak the Bwol dialect, which is part of the Pan language cluster (also known as Kofyar or Kofyar-Pan).
• Language Classification: The Pan language belongs to the West Chadic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
• Wider Group: The Bwall are one of the groups that make up the larger Pan people (formerly known as the Kofyar). They are considered a major ethnic/language group of the Pan Chiefdom in Qua’an Pan LGA.

3. Culture and Economy

• Occupation: Like many communities in Plateau State, the people of Qua’an Pan (including the Bwall) are predominantly farmers.
• Other Trades: They also engage in other economic activities such as blacksmithing, metal works, hunting, trading, and fishing.
• Markets: The Bwall district holds a major market day on Tuesdays.
• Cultural Festivals: They participate in the various cultural days and festivals celebrated by the larger Qua’an Pan people, such as the Pan Cultural Day, Pantong, Waptoer, and Shikam.
• Topography: Their traditional homeland, Qua’an Pan LGA, is characterized by a topography made up primarily of hills and rocks, as indicated by the presence of the Bwall Hills.