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Prof. Sa'idu Muhammad Gusau

www.smgusau.com.ng
Professor of Hausa Language, Literature, and Culture
Author, Researcher, and Mentor
Head, Department of Nigerian Languages, Bayero University Kano (2001–2003)
Member, Governing Board of NIPRID (2008–2011)
African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) Representative (2008–2011)
Ph.D. (BUK, 1989), M.A. (BUK, 1983), B.A. (BUK, 1980)
Department of Nigerian Languages, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

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Summary

Prof. Sa'idu Muhammad Gusau is a renowned scholar and academician specializing in Hausa Language, Literature, and Culture. With over four decades of professional excellence, he has become a leading authority on Hausa oral traditions, cultural studies, and literature.

Prof. Gusau began his career in education as a primary and secondary school teacher before joining Bayero University, Kano, in 1990. Rising through the academic ranks, he became a full Professor in 2000. His work focuses on the intersection of culture, oral poetry, and literature, contributing significantly to the preservation and advancement of Hausa heritage.

He has authored over 20 books, including Makaxa da Mawaqan Hausa, Jagoran Nazarin Waqar Baka, and Diwanin Waqoqin Baka (Volumes I-IV). These works are critical references in Hausa studies, covering topics such as oral poetry, Hausa history, and the evolution of cultural identity.

Prof. Gusau has held prominent positions, including Head of the Department of Nigerian Languages at Bayero University and membership in the Governing Board of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRID). He represented the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) in cross-border language development initiatives, emphasizing the importance of Hausa in global cultural discourse.

His scholarly achievements are complemented by numerous awards, such as the National Merit Award for Academic Excellence (1980) and the Gwanin Adabin Hausa Award (2019).

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Hausa Studies – Bayero University, Kano (1989)
  • M.A. in Hausa Studies – Bayero University, Kano (1983)
  • B.A. in Hausa Studies – Bayero University, Kano (1980)

Career Highlights

  • Professor of Hausa Language, Literature, and Culture – Bayero University Kano (2000–present)
  • Head, Department of Nigerian Languages – Bayero University Kano (2001–2003)
  • Member, Governing Board of NIPRID – Abuja, Nigeria (2008–2011)
  • African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) Representative – Bamako, Mali (2008–2011)
  • Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies – Bayero University Kano (1991–1996)

Publications

Prof. Gusau has authored over 20 books and numerous articles on Hausa literature, oral traditions, and cultural studies. Selected titles include:

  • Makaxa da Mawaqan Hausa
  • Jagoran Nazarin Waqar Baka
  • Diwanin Waqoqin Baka (Volumes I-IV)
  • Waqoqin Baka a Qasar Hausa
  • Fulanin Zamfara-Katsinar Laka da Tasirinsu a Daular Sakkwato

Awards and Recognitions

  • National Merit Award for Academic Excellence (1980)
  • Sultan Abubakar College Merit Award (1997)
  • African Union Honor for Language Development (2008)
  • Gwanin Adabin Hausa Award, Al-Qalam University Katsina (2019)
  • Pillars of National Building Award, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development (2012)

International Engagements

  • Participated in the translation of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution into Hausa
  • Member of the Volkswagen Foundation-sponsored project Passages of Culture (2009–2013)
  • Presented papers at international conferences in Germany, Italy, and Poland

Mentorship

Prof. Gusau has supervised over 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral theses, nurturing future scholars in Hausa studies and contributing to the academic and cultural landscape in Nigeria and beyond.

Explore more about Prof. Sa'idu Muhammad Gusau’s remarkable journey and contributions at www.smgusau.com.ng.

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