Hausa People Vital to Nigeria’s Unity, Progress — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Hausa people for their contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress, describing them as “great pillars” of the country. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday in a message shared on his X handle to mark Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace. The President said the Hausa people continue to play an important role in strengthening Nigeria’s unity, while also commending the growth and influence of the Hausa language. According to Tinubu, Hausa has developed into a major language of communication, unity and commerce, extending its reach beyond Nigeria and gaining prominence in different parts of the world. He congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion, saying, “The Hausa people are great pillars that play a vital role in the unity and progress of Nigeria.” He also noted the growing significance of the language, describing it as a major language of unity and commerce across the world. Hausa Day, also known as World Hausa Day or Ranar Hausa, is observed annually on August 26.
The celebration began as a social media initiative by Nigerian journalist Abdulbaki Aliyu Jari, who sought to promote the use of Hausa online and draw greater attention to its cultural importance. Over time, the observance has grown beyond social media, with celebrations now taking place across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Despite its growing international recognition, Hausa Day has not yet received formal recognition from the United Nations. Hausa remains one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria and is among the most widely spoken languages in Africa. It also ranks among the leading languages globally based on the number of speakers. Tinubu’s message comes as Hausa communities and language enthusiasts mark the day with celebrations focused on the language, its cultural heritage and its wider significance. The President’s remarks also highlighted the role of the Hausa people and their language in promoting communication, cultural identity, unity and commerce in Nigeria and beyond.
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