A retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Usman
Muhammad, says neglect of history and the numerous lessons
contained in it was the genesis of myriad of challenges plaguing
Nigeria.
Muhammad spoke in Sokoto at the opening of the second National
Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu
Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theme of the
conference is: ”History, People, Religion and Culture of Kebbi
(Kabi) Kingdom since 1515”.
Muhammad, who was the chairman of the occasion said: ”This
neglect covers nearly all levels of our educational system.
“It is disheartening that History, in spite of its relevance to
the life of individual and group and its contributions to national
development, we learned, has been phased out of the school
curricula.
“If what we continue to hear about the fate of History in our
schools is true, then, this is shocking news for the nation, as we
are merely helping to either erode or erase our own
identities.”
In his remarks, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State announced a
donation of N30 million as a grant to the institution by three
states- Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara- for further researches into the
defunct Kebbi, Gobir and Kabi Kingdoms.
Tambuwal also challenged the nation’s universities to help in
proffering possible solutions to the problems bedeviling the
nation.
His Kebbi State counterpart, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, called for
urgent revival and imbibing of values and ethics that the nation’s
forefathers used to build a solid foundation for it.
”They include honesty, dedication, patriotism, peaceful
coexistence, respect for one another, piety and patience,” he
said.
The keynote speaker, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC-Kebbi North),
called for a spirited fight against corruption, the revival of
local industries and the training of youths in modern skills.
”We must dig deep into our history to bring forth our values and
traditions in the task of tackling the major problems facing us
today and building our future.
” These include knowledge and scholarship, selfless leadership
and strength of character, as well as tenacity, sense of purpose,
religious faith and multiculturalism, among others,’’ Abdullahi
said.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi Zuru,
said that the contributions of ancestors of the defunct Kabi
Kingdom and their successors in building a virile society for the
last five centuries were unparalleled.
Zuru promised the university’s resolve to continue to discharge
its mandate of diligent teaching and learning, as well as helping
to solve societal problems.
Also, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Mera, said any nation
that does not know its history could hardly and accurately measure
its progress and growth.
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Usman
Muhammad, says neglect of history and the numerous lessons
contained in it was the genesis of myriad of challenges plaguing
Nigeria.
Muhammad spoke in Sokoto at the opening of the second National
Conference of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu
Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theme of the
conference is: ”History, People, Religion and Culture of Kebbi
(Kabi) Kingdom since 1515”.
Muhammad, who was the chairman of the occasion said: ”This
neglect covers nearly all levels of our educational system.
“It is disheartening that History, in spite of its relevance to
the life of individual and group and its contributions to national
development, we learned, has been phased out of the school
curricula.
“If what we continue to hear about the fate of History in our
schools is true, then, this is shocking news for the nation, as we
are merely helping to either erode or erase our own
identities.”
In his remarks, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State announced a
donation of N30 million as a grant to the institution by three
states- Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara- for further researches into the
defunct Kebbi, Gobir and Kabi Kingdoms.
Tambuwal also challenged the nation’s universities to help in
proffering possible solutions to the problems bedeviling the
nation.
His Kebbi State counterpart, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, called for
urgent revival and imbibing of values and ethics that the nation’s
forefathers used to build a solid foundation for it.
”They include honesty, dedication, patriotism, peaceful
coexistence, respect for one another, piety and patience,” he
said.
The keynote speaker, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (APC-Kebbi North),
called for a spirited fight against corruption, the revival of
local industries and the training of youths in modern skills.
”We must dig deep into our history to bring forth our values and
traditions in the task of tackling the major problems facing us
today and building our future.
” These include knowledge and scholarship, selfless leadership
and strength of character, as well as tenacity, sense of purpose,
religious faith and multiculturalism, among others,’’ Abdullahi
said.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdullahi Zuru,
said that the contributions of ancestors of the defunct Kabi
Kingdom and their successors in building a virile society for the
last five centuries were unparalleled.
Zuru promised the university’s resolve to continue to discharge
its mandate of diligent teaching and learning, as well as helping
to solve societal problems.
Also, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Mera, said any nation
that does not know its history could hardly and accurately measure
its progress and growth.
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