Barau Urges Hausa Youth in Ghana to Preserve Heritage
Senator Barau I. Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate and First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, addressed the Hausa community in Ghana during the World Hausa Day 2026 celebration in Accra.
He highlighted the historical ties between Ghana and Nigeria in various sectors, including trade and culture. Barau commended Hausa Youth Ghana for their efforts in promoting the Hausa language and culture, which he described as vital for strengthening Nigeria-Ghana relations.
He urged young people to embrace their heritage and focus on education, innovation, and community development. In a gesture to support education, he awarded scholarships to two members of the Hausa community in Ghana to study the Hausa language at Nigerian universities.
Barau's remarks were supported by several senators, including Senator Abdulazeez Yar’Adua, Senator Muntari Dandutse, and Senator Lawal Adamu Usman. He emphasized that the survival of the Hausa language relies on its transmission to future generations.
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