BARAU URGES HAUSA YOUTHS IN GHANA TO PROTECT, PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has urged Hausa youths in Ghana to actively promote and preserve their language, culture and cultural heritage.
Barau made the call during his visit to Accra, Ghana, where he served as the Guest of Honour at the 2026 World Hausa Day celebration organised by Hausa Youth Ghana at the Forecourt of the State House over the weekend.
The Deputy President of the Senate noted that Ghana and Nigeria share a long-standing history of interaction in trade, education, migration, culture and diplomacy.
He also commended the Hausa community in Ghana for its contributions to the country’s social and economic development while maintaining its cultural identity.
Barau praised Hausa Youth Ghana for its efforts to promote the Hausa language, culture and heritage, describing the initiative as an important contribution to strengthening the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described World Hausa Day as an important platform for celebrating the rich heritage, language, culture and identity of the Hausa people.
He said the celebration also promotes friendship, unity and mutual understanding among communities.
According to him, the Hausa language goes beyond being a means of communication, having served for centuries as a bridge connecting people across West Africa.
He noted that Hausa has played significant roles in commerce, scholarship, diplomacy, literature, traditional institutions and social interactions across the region.
Barau was accompanied to the event by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulazeez Yar’Adua; Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Muntari Dandutse; and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman.
According to him, the widespread use of Hausa across national borders reflects the deep historical, cultural and social connections that exist among Africans.
Senator Barau, who is the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, stressed that the continued survival of the Hausa language depends largely on its transmission from one generation to another, urging young people to take the lead in preserving, promoting and modernising the language.
He challenged Hausa youth in Ghana and across Africa to take pride in their heritage and channel it towards building a better future.
He urged them to pursue quality education, acquire modern skills, embrace innovation, establish businesses, create opportunities for others and contribute positively to the communities in which they live.
In a significant gesture towards supporting education and the preservation of the Hausa language, Senator Barau awarded scholarships to two members of the Hausa community in Ghana to study the Hausa language at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Nigerian universities.
He also extended warm greetings to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana, reaffirming the importance of the enduring friendship and strong relations between Ghana and Nigeria.
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