President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Hausa people as great pillars of Nigeria’s progress, commending their contributions to the country’s development.

In a message to commemorate the World Hausa Day, the President highlighted the rich cultural heritage and resilience of Hausa people.

Tinubu said, “The Hausa language, without doubt, has flourished and has become a major language of unity and commerce across the world.

“I congratulate the vast Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which is being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace today.”

As in 2025, the 2026 event themed, “Our Culture, Our Future,” highlighting the preservation of language and heritage was held at the palace of the Emir of Daura in Katsina State, drawing traditional rulers, scholars, and cultural dignitaries.

However, the broader World Hausa Day Movement continues to gain momentum digitally and internationally, with university departments of Hausa across the globe, journalists and activities heading the campaign to promote the language and its heritage.

Hausa Day was introduced on August 26, 2015, by Nigerian journalist Abdulbaki Aliyu Jari.

Jari’s goal was to promote the Hausa language online and raise awareness of the challenges facing it.

Jari suggested participants use Hausa on their social media, either by posting adages or coming up with new Hausa words for emerging ideas and technology.

He also asked participants to share photos of Hausa traditions and culture.

Since then, the event has transformed into an annually major global activity. (Daily Trust)