Nigeria: 'Living in Osun Is a Blessing', Says Hausa Community

Osogbo — The Hausa community in Osogbo is a very old one, and its members speak fondly of golden ties linking them with their Yoruba hosts.

Alhaji Yahaya Haruna, Chief Imam of the Hausa community in Osogbo whose father is an indigene of Kano, was born in Osogbo in 1925. The Deputy Chief Imam of the Hausa community in Osogbo, Alhaji Muhammed Awal was also born in Osogbo in 1947. Both Alhaji Yahaya and Alhaji Awal have been living in Osogbo since birth ,and they tell Daily Trust that they are enjoying living in the city.

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