Emir of Daura confers Hausa traditional title on Minister Musawa

The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar, has conferred the traditional title of Mairamar Kasar Hausa I, meaning “First Daughter of Hausa Land”, on the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa.

The title was bestowed on Musawa on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the Hausa Day celebrations in Daura, Katsina State.

Speaking after receiving the title, Musawa described the honour as deeply personal, saying it reflected her roots, heritage and pride in Hausa culture.

The minister said the recognition had also imposed a responsibility on her to continue supporting efforts to preserve and promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

“My rich Hausa culture has shaped who I am today, and I am immensely proud to call it my own,” she said.

“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.”

Musawa thanked Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, traditional rulers and institutions, as well as the people of the state, for what she described as their warm reception and generosity.

She said the honour had reinforced her view that culture was not merely an inheritance but a living legacy that must be protected for future generations.

“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,” she said.