Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State on Tuesday hosted the maiden grand celebration of the 2025 World Hausa Day.
The day is dedicated to promote the language, history and traditions of the Hausa people globally.
The event with the theme: “Our Culture yesterday, today and tomorrow,” attracted mammoth gathering of traditional rulers, cultural enthusiasts, youths and women, who thronged to the Emir of Daura’s palace in colourful attires to honour Hausa culture.
The Acting Governor of the state, Faruk Lawal-Jobe, commended the Emir of Daura for hosting the event.
Represented by Usman Abba-Jaye, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lawal-Jobe underscored the role of Hausa culture in promoting peace and unity.
“Hausa culture is not just a heritage, it is a unifying factor that binds millions of people across borders.
“The government will continue to support efforts that promote our traditions, language, and values as part of our collective identity,” he said.
The Prime Minister of Niger Republic, Ali Lamine-Zain, thanked the emir for inviting him to attend the event.
Lamine-Zain was represented by the Governor of Zinder, Col. Muhammad Umar.
“Whenever a Nigerien visits Nigeria, he knows he has come home. Likewise, whenever a Nigerian travels to Niger, he also feels at home.
“We are one family, united by love, friendship, and shared heritage.
“The President of Niger cherishes this kind of unity and cultural revival, as it strengthens Hausa Language and preserves our traditions for generations to come,” he said.
Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, the Sardaunan-Kasar Hausa, who spoke on behalf of the seven Hausa states, expressed joy for the opportunity to be part of the celebration.
Ado-Doguwa, is a member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency from Kano State in the House of Representatives.
He said the National Assembly would enhance the role of the traditional institutions in the constitution, to further strengthen the campaign against insecurity bedeviling parts of the country.
Also, Sen. Ibrahim Ida, the Wazin-Katsina, said there are about 200 million Hausa speakers globally.
He, however, decried infiltration of some bad things into Hausa culture, and called on those concerned to remove them to preserve the good rich cultural heritage.
The event featured colourful display of traditional crafts like durbar, blacksmith, sculpture, barbing, and traditional wrestling/boxing, with the aim of showcasing the richness of the Hausa culture and traditions.
