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Emir of Daura Bestows ‘Mairamar Kasar Hausa I’ Honour on Musawa
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has been conferred with the traditional title of “Mairamar Kasar Hausa I” by His Royal Majesty, the Emir of Daura, HRM Dr. Umar Faruk Umar, CON.
In statement signed on Thursday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy. Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze in Abuja.
The title, which means ‘First Daughter of Hausa Land’, was bestowed on her on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the Hausa Day celebrations in Daura, Katsina State.
In her remarks, the Minister described the honour as profoundly personal and a reflection of her roots, heritage, and pride in Hausa culture.
Minister Musawa said the conferment is a call to continue to protect, promote, and project Nigeria’s culture, while ensuring that its history and noble values are passed on to future generations.
“My rich Hausa culture has shaped who I am today, and I am immensely proud to call it my own. I receive this title with a grateful heart, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility. Beyond the honour it represents, I see it as a call to continue celebrating, preserving, and promoting our heritage, while ensuring that its values, stories, and traditions are passed proudly to generations yet to come,” she said.
The Minister expressed appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, the royal fathers and traditional institutions, as well as the wonderful people of Katsina State, for the extraordinary love, generosity, and warm reception they accorded her.
“As we bring the celebrations of Hausa Day to a close, this honour reminds me once again that our culture is more than our inheritance. It is a living legacy and a trust entrusted to us to preserve, nurture, and hand over to those who come after us.
“I will carry the honour of Mairamar Kasar Hausa ta Farko with immense pride and with a renewed commitment to the preservation, promotion, and projection of the heritage of Kasar Hausa. I am proud of my heritage. I am proud of our culture,” the Minister concluded.
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Lagos Women Run: Kit Collection Begins Tuesday
Cyril Ogar
The collection of kits for the forthcoming 2026 Lagos Women Run starts on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Coordinator of the annual event, Tayo Popoola, who stated this stressed that all was set for the exercise.
Popoola explained that it was important to create enough time for this to ensure the event starts promptly on Saturday at the Tafawa Balewa Square. Time is 7.am.
“Registered participants have three days to collect their kits while those who prefer to wear their own kits can also do so on Saturday.
“We understand that some people might not have the chance and that is why we are flexible about this,” Popoola said.
The 10km run holds on November 14.
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