Barau Jibrin Commends Hausa Youth for Cultural Promotion

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin (Kano North) commended Hausa Youth Ghana for their significant role in promoting the Hausa language, culture, and heritage, which he described as a vital contribution to strengthening relations between Ghana and Nigeria. This commendation was made during the World Hausa Day 2026 celebration held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, Ghana.

Senator Barau was accompanied by several other senators, including Abdulazeez Yar’Adua, Muntari Dandutse, and Lawal Adamu Usman (Kaduna Central). In a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau highlighted the importance of the initiative in preserving cultural identity among the youth outside their home country.

He noted the historical ties between Ghana and Nigeria and the contributions of the Hausa community to Ghana's social and economic development. Senator Barau also announced scholarships for two members of the Hausa community in Ghana to study the Hausa language at Nigerian universities, encouraging the youth to embrace education and innovation.