Gov Yusuf Congratulates Gwarzo On Hausa Community’s European Chancellorship

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has congratulated Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo on his appointment as Chancellor of the Hausa Community in Europe.

Gwarzo was appointed by the Emir of the Hausa Community in Europe, Alhaji Surajo Jankado, during the 2026 International Hausa Day celebration held in Paris, France.

Yusuf, who was represented at the event by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, described the appointment as a meritorious recognition of Gwarzo’s contributions to the promotion of the Hausa language and culture as well as community development in Europe and Nigeria.

The governor said, “Prof. Gwarzo deserves such recognition at the international stage due to his unwavering support for the promotion of the Hausa language and culture over the years.”

Yusuf also congratulated Gwarzo and other eminent Nigerians honoured at the event, including the Minister of Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed; Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Dr Hajjo Sani; and the Iyaloja-General, Alhaja Mufeedah Folashade Bola Tinubu, who were turbaned during the celebration.

Speaking after his appointment, Gwarzo expressed appreciation to the leadership of the Hausa Community in Europe for finding him worthy of the responsibility.

He pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to promote the Hausa language, culture, identity and unity among Hausa communities across Europe.

Gwarzo said the appointment would provide an opportunity to support initiatives aimed at preserving Hausa heritage and ensuring that younger generations remained connected to their language, culture and values.

He also called for greater cooperation among Hausa communities across European countries, stressing the need to promote unity, education and cultural preservation.

The International Hausa Day celebration attracted members of the Hausa community, traditional leaders, academics, cultural advocates and other stakeholders to celebrate the language, culture and heritage of the Hausa people.