Barau awards scholarships to Ghanaian students for Hausa studies

Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, has called on young Africans to safeguard and promote their cultural heritage, particularly the Hausa language. This call came during his attendance as the Guest of Honour at the 2026 World Hausa Day celebration in Accra, Ghana. The event, organized by Hausa Youth Ghana, involved several prominent figures from the Nigerian Senate.

Barau commended the organisers for their efforts and emphasized the importance of the Hausa language in strengthening identity and unity among West African communities. He urged the younger generation to embrace their heritage and integrate it into the modern world, while also pursuing quality education, acquiring modern skills, and creating opportunities for others.

As part of his support for education, Barau awarded scholarships to two Hausa community members in Ghana to study the Hausa language at Nigerian universities. This initiative reflects the strong historical ties between Nigeria and Ghana, as well as the crucial role the Hausa-speaking communities have played in trade, education, migration, and cultural exchanges across West Africa.