How Argungu Fishing Festival is Celebrated

How Argungu Fishing Festival is Celebrated

Argungu fishing festival is more than what the name entails, it is a celebration of unity, blessing and tradition. Argungu fishing festival is considered to be the biggest fishing festival in Africa, as thousands of fishermen display their pride and talent to the whole world.

The festival is a deep-rooted cultural practice of the Kebbi people. The festival aims to promote the conservation of their tradition and to boost the economic standing of the state. The annual event kicks off in early February which serves to mark the end of the farming season and usher in the start of the fishing season.

The Argungu festival lasts for four days with several cultural events. It commences with an agricultural show, several displays of water sports, traditional Kebbawa entertainments and ends with the grand fishing competition in the Mata Fadan River.

History of Argungu Fishing Festival

The Argungu fishing festivals flag off was in 1934, which was at the end of a century-old hostility between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom.

The festival became a four-day celebration of life and unity.

Where is The Festival Celeberated?

Argungu is a town located in Kebbi State, in the northwestern part of Nigeria, the townhouses the Argungu Emirate and birthed the largest fishing festival in Africa.

How Argungu Fishing Festival is Celeberated

Before the Argungu fishing festival commences, the custodian of the river known as ‘Sarkin Ruwa’ performs some sacrifices in order to ensure the safety of the river and to gain the permission of the river oracle. The Sarkin Ruwa is the official overseer and custodian of the Matan Fada River like his ancestors before him. This responsibility is passed from one generation to the other. Without his consent and go ahead, no fish is to be caught in that river.

Most of these river sacrifices are no longer in play with the widespread of Islam within the region. Rather, a prayer is made to God to protect the water and make it safe.

The Race to The Fish

At the sound of a gun, thousands of fishermen from different states and neighbouring countries race towards the matan fada river, leaping into the water franticly to begin their search for the winning freshwater fish.

Use of Music 

While the fishermen begin to leap into the Matan Fada river, the drummers start to strike their drums to fill the air with exuberating Kebbawa rhythm as well as to motivate the fishermen. Although women are not allowed to engage or compete in the fishing competition, they are usually found amongst the drummer’s group.

Their drums are traditional Kebbawa drums made out of cow skin.

Giwan Ruwa

The individual with the biggest fish within an hour, which is called the giwan ruwa (water beast) is declared the winner of the Argungu fishing festival.

Prizes for the Winners

There are no fixed prizes for the Argungu fishing festival. It depends on various factors; such as the interim government, the attendees and the international community present. The 2020 Argungu fishing festival had in attendance the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and several Governors as well as several international agencies.

The winner walked home with a whopping 10 million naira cash, 2 brand new cars, 2 Hajj seats as well as many other consolation prizes for the runner ups, from the second to the hundredth.

Cultural Significance of Argungu Fishing Festival

The Argungu fishing festival promotes the culture of the Argungu people as well as a Nigerian and an African Culture, this makes it a very much revered culture. It is the biggest fishing festival in Africa and attracts a lot of internal and external tourists which equally generates a lot of economic activity within the days it’s being held.

It is also an avenue for nation-building, tourism as well as promotes peace.

Kudan LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Kudan LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

The codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

Worry no more, we have all the answers to your burning questions.

Zip Code

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically.  Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

The terms Postal codes and Zip codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). The postal codes used in Nigeria contains strictly 6 digit number, which carries according to each geographical zone.

For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categories the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

This is a list of all the zip codes/postal codes found in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

Hunkuyi, 802108

Ang. Dandubo

Kyaudai

Ang. Galadima

Musawa

Ang. Makada

S- Gari Hukuyi

Ang. Malamai

Sabon layi

Ang. Tijjani

Sarama

Ang.Jarmai

Shekarau

Arewaci

T- Icce

Dafa-Dufa

T-Matasa

Dan Tsoho

Danbami

Dumuga

Garu

Hunkuyi

Jaja Babba

Jaji

Kyadai Ango

Kauran Waki, 802107

Tauran Wali

Yalwa

Baya Fulani

Dan Daso

Dangashi

Dankala

Dantaro

Sabon Gari

Sanda

Tashan Sani

Ang. Bakoshi

Ang. Garba

Ang. M. Alasan

Ang. Maiyamu

Ang. Makera

Ang. Musa

Ang. Tata

Bankangwa

Kudan, 812104

Ang Duste

Ang. Kanawa

Ang. Labalo

Ang. Ma aji

Damaski

Kadama

Kudan

Marku

Matarawa

Nasarawan kudan

Randa

Rimin Biso

Sabon Lemu

Tashan Kade

Zabi

Likoro, 802106

Bagaddi

T-Daudu

Dangayya

T-wada

Dokah

Tashan Jirgi

G-Kudi

Tsauni

G-Mai Gari

Tsinka

Gidan D-Birni

Gwandawa

Hawan Mai Mashi

Kadad Kada

Katsinawa

Kushigi

Lafiyi

Likoro

Rafin Kira

S-gari Likoro

S-Gida

Zaria LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Zaria LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

The codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

Worry no more, we have all the answers to your burning questions.

Zip Code

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically.  Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

The terms Postal codes and Zip codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).  For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categories the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

Here is a compilation of all the Zip codes and postal codes in Zaria Local Government, Kaduna State.

Zaria, 810241

Abdu Salam Rd.

Aliyu Dan Sidi Rd.

Dallale Rd.

Albarkawa

Alkali

Amaru

Bishar

Dakaci

Dan Mdami

Dan Zazzau

Doka

Fam-Wanki

Fatika

Gangaren Kwadi Rd.

Gaya

Gwargwaje

Imamu

Iya

Jatau

Juma

Jushi

Kahu

Kambari

Kanfege

Karfe

Kaura

Kofar Kibo

Rimin Kwakwa

Kofar Doka

Kofar Kuyambana

Kona

Kusfa

Kwarbai

Lalli

Lemu

Limanci Kona

Limancin Iya

Magajiya

Malam Sule

New Jos Rd.

Rinji

Rmin Tsiwa

Rubu

Salmanduna

Tukur-Tukur

Zakara

Kauran Juli

Liman Gaude Rd.

Unguwan Nufawa

Kofar Gayan, 810254

Abdu Rd.

Kwasau Rd.

M. Tamusa Rd.

Palace Rd.

Kofar Jatau, 810253

Abdukarimu Rd.

Alkali Rd.

Liman Abubakar Rd.

Main St.

Sambo Rd.

Sarkin Ruwa Rd.

Dan Dutse

Gyallesu, 810231

Alkali Rd.

Aminu Rd.

Barde Rd.

Chiama Rd.

Ciroma Rd.

Dagari Rd.

Dallale Rd.

Dan Galadima Rd.

Dan Madami Rd.

Dikko Rd.

Gagari Rd.

Galdina Rd.

Gwaba Rd.

Jigba St.

Joju St.

Kugu Rd.

Madaki Rd.

Makama Rd.

Makaranta Rd.

Makema Rd.

Market Rd.

More Rd.

Nabawa St.

Nuhu Rd.

Old Jos Rd.

Radio Rd.

Ricipa Rd.

Rimi Rd.

Sardamina Rd.

Sarkin Ruwa Rd.

Sarkin Yaki Rd.

Turaki Rd.

Unguwar Malamai Rd.

Wali Rd.

Wawa St.

Waziri Rd.

Tudun Wada, 810232

Alkali Rd.

Aminu Rd.

Barebari Rd.

Dikko Rd.

Hospital Rd.

Jibga Rd.

Joji Rd.

Lawal Aliyu Rd.

Lemu Rd.

Maje Rd.

Makarfi Rd.

Mora Rd.

Musan Gwarzo Rd.

Old Jos Rd.

Rimi Rd.

Shafi Rd.

Wawa Rd.

Zailani Rd.

Hanwa, 810211

Angwan Nashuka

Chadiya Rd.

Churchill Ave.

Circular Rd.

Court House Rd.

Danladi Gangare

Dorowa Rd.

Gulma Rd.

Harison Hotel Gate

Kaje

Kufena Rd.

Kwarin Ayuba

Liverpool Rd.

Makera

Nabisu Rd.

Rafinsidi

Rd A

Rd C

Residency Rd.

Rugar Fulani

Runji

Railway Quartres, 810221

Barma Rd.

Benin St.

Circular Rd.

Club St.

Commonwealth Rd.

Dogon-Bauchi central

Freetown St.

Hanwa makera

Hanwa Rd (farm seed house)

Jeka da Kwarinka

Jushin waje

Liverpool Ave.

Manchester St.

Park Rd/Hamzent

Railway Quarters

Rock Rd.

Sarki Arab St.

Sokoto Rd.

T. Ln.

Unguwar Jaba

Unguwar jaba

Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State Postal/Zip Codes

Postal codes or zip codes are a combination of letters and digits used for the purpose of sorting out mail. The codes are recognized globally.

When something is sent through a post office, the codes are used to determine the exact location. The codes at the end are for a specific place. Sometimes, they come in form of both alphabets and numbers. The postal codes are used by postal agencies worldwide as well as courier, logistics and delivery companies to ensure quick and efficient delivery.

The codes are also important in determining demographic information, census, and economic planning.

What is the Difference Between Postal Codes and Zip Codes?

Many get confused about the terms zip code and postal code. Are they the same thing?

“How do I look for my ZIP code?”

“Is Zip code the same as postal code”

Worry no more, we have all the answers to your burning questions.

Zip Code

Zip code is the coding system used in identifying the location and ensuring the quick delivery of mail or other deliveries. It was introduced in 1963 by the United States Postal Services and is currently used in the United States and the Philippines.

Postal Codes

The postal code is used by all countries in the world, with the exception of the US and the Philippines to facilitate the sorting of mails automatically.  Postal Codes on the other hand was introduced in 1959 and is used globally. Postal codes might contain numbers, letters and sometimes even punctuation marks, depending on the location.

Each country, state, zone or district have their own unique postcodes administered by the location’s indigenous Postal Services Agency.

The terms Postal codes and Zip codes can however be used interchangeably.

Postal Codes in Nigeria

Nigeria uses the postal code system, as administered by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). The postal codes used in Nigeria contains strictly 6 digit number, which carries according to each geographical zone.

For the purpose of administering the Zip codes in Nigeria, NIPOST categories the country into 9 regions. The first 6 digits are determined based on the regions while the last 3 digits are dependant on the local post office in the area.

Find below a comprehensive list of all the Zip codes/postal codes in Sabon Gari local government area of Kaduna state.

Sabon Gari Rural Areas, 810103

Ang-Gabas

Machiya

Babban Titi

Mangwarori

Bassawa

Palladan

Bomo

Sabon Gari

Cediyar Bawa

Sakadadi

Chikaji

Shika Dam

Daurawa Tsakiya

Tsugugi

Dogarawa

Ung Yamma

Dogon Bauchi

Unguwar Kasuwa

Dorawar Malami

Unguwar Tabacco

Durumin Sabbi

Yan-Awaki

Gwanda

Zabi

Hanwa

Hayin Ojo

Jama’a

Jushin Waje

Basawa, 810106

Ung. Yaro

Ung.Malam Halilu

Zangon Dan-Baro

Barashi

Ung. Barau

Basawa Tsakiya

Ung. Dan- Gaiya

Bauda

Ung. Fulani

Biso

Ung. Hayin-Liman

Dan-Makwarwa

Ung. Makera

Galadima

Ung. Na’inna

Gwanda Tsakiya

Ung. Rimi Village

Kwari

Ung. Sabon-Layi

Layin Zomo Tsakiya

Ung. Turaki

Madaki

Malam Sale

Palladan Tsakiya

Rimin Tsiwa

Sakadadi Tsakiya

Sarkin Fulani

Ung. Amfani

Samaru, 810107

Ung. Sojoji

Ung. Tsamiya

Ung. Tsauni

Ung. Koraye

Ung. Yalwa Tsakiya

Ung. Kurani

Ung. Yaranda

Ung. Kwakwaren Manu

Ung. Yardorawa Tsakiya

Ung. Kwanin Kubanni

Ung. Zangon Shanu

Ung. Kwari

Ung. Liman

Ung. Madaki

Ung. Maiwada

Ung. Makaranta

Ung. Nasarawa

Ung. Rinji

Ung. Samanja

Ung. Sarki

Bomo Tsakiya

Ung. Hayin Sambo

Bomo Village

Ung. Iya

Gwada Tsakiya

Ung. Kaya

Jama’a Tsakiya

Kallon -Kura Tsakiya

Mil-goma Tsakiya

Samaru Tsakiya

Samaru Village

Ung. Arewaci

Ung. Bamunna

Ung. Dan’ayu

Ung. Dan-lami

Ung. Dansa’a

Ung. Hayin Danyaro

Ung. Hayin Liman

Ung. Hayin Malam Tsoho

Hayin Dogo, 810282

Ad-Malkala Rd.

Ahmadu Dangogo St.

Ahmadu Hary Rd.

Ali Malkala St.

Basawa Rd.

Buka Shuabs Rd.

Etsu Rd.

Galadima Rd.

Habibu Rd.

Itabibu Rd.

Iya Rd.

Market St.

Mokaranta Rd.

Old Jos Rd.

Suleman Barau Rd.

Tinau St.

Yero St.

Chikaji, 810212

Baguwar Bandale

Cheliji Rd.

Chikaji Sabon -layi

Chikaji Tsakiya

Gulma Rd.

Hayin Ojo Tsakiya

Katanga

Layin Abu Kazaure

Police Barracks

Railway Quarters

Sabuwar Unguwa

Sheka-Dam-Tsakiya

Tobacco Rd.

Unguwar Hoto

Unguwar Tudun -Muntsira

Unguwar yan-Tukwane

Sabon Gari, 810222

Central Market

Lagos St.

Mamman Daku St.

Motor Park

Warri St.

Yoruba St.

Marmara, 810224

Dikko Rd.

Galma Rd.

Ibadan St.

Ijaw St.

Layin Sambo

Liman St.

Marmara Rd.

Prince Rd.

Sapele Extention Rd.

Shika Rd.

Uche Rd.

Victoria St.

Gaskiya Corporation, 810281

Gaskiya Rd Rd.

Kwangila, 810281

Kauran Dele

Unguwan Yari

Hanwa Lowcost

Kwangila

Unguwa Sarki

Unguwar Mal. Sani

Yan lemu

M. Yamusa Rd.

Tsugugi, 810225

Liman banufe

Ondo Rd.

Onitsha Rd.

P/Harcourt Rd.

Tsugugi Rd.

Unguwar Kanawa, 810223

Tanko St.

Ung. Fulani

Ung. Kanawa

Wusasa, 810001

Biography of the Legendary Gambo Sawaba

Biography of the Legendary Gambo Sawaba

The North remembers the fabled heroine, Hajiya Gambo Sawaba, as a voice of unheard women who, right from her infancy, cast fear into the pride of men. A fearless woman leader with adamantine nerves of steel, who bravely thumped her way in pursuit of justice, gender equality, and also disenfranchisement of northern Nigerian women. Not just because she embarked on life-threatening voyages, but because of the indelible impression she left on the sands of time for the new generation. Indeed, an icon of her personage refused to be demeaned by ignorant men.

Also in the stint of her political career, she wrestled against the inferior category of the gender she and her fellow women were placed in. Verily, the North remembers.

For those of you lot who do not have the slightest idea of what Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was like, this article shall offer you a didactic account of who this legendary hero is.

Family Background

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was born into a Ghanaian-Nigerian home in 1933 to Isah Amartey Amarteifio, formerly known as Theophilus Wilcox, of Ghanaian descent, and Fatima Amarteifio of Nupe, a popular minority tribe in Nigeria.

Amarteifio graduated from the School of Survey in Ghana. However, his quest for greener pastures lured him to Nigeria. In 1910, he aspired to hone his surveying dexterity by applying to work for the Nigerian Railway Corporation. As an immigrant that arrived in Zaria, he embraced the religion of Islam. During that period, stumbled upon Fatima, a Nupe woman who hailed from Lavun, one of the Nupeland.

Fate played her cards in their favour and sooner they got hitched. Furthermore, the end product of their connubial bliss was their lovely daughter, Hajiya Gambo Sawaba.

Childhood and Education of Gambo Sawaba

Originally, her birth name was Hajaratu Amarteifio. In retrospect, Gambo was the natural name given to someone born after a set of twins. It was understood that she wasn’t the only child of her parents. As a child, she exhibited certain traits of defiance and people described her as a straightforward girl. Importantly, she was a kind-hearted girl who loved those that were mentally impaired, as well as those on the lowest strata of society.

Gambo had her way of connecting with them. Notwithstanding, she admitted that she was always a hungry fighter wanting to mete out justice on the oppressor. Often, she got entangled in street fights to protect those weak people close to her heart. All these shaped her in conquering the stigma of fear and abuse.

Growing up for Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was pitiful. She went to Native Authority Primary School situated in Tudun Wada. Soon, her education became officially discontinued. In 1943, kismet claimed the life of her father and three years later, that of her mother shortly after his demise in 1946.

It was the loss of her parents that stunted her educational advancement. While she nursed the pain of being orphaned by destiny, she was given in marriage to a Nigerian soldier in the second world war, Abubakar Garba Bello at the age of thirteen. Gambo was later pregnant with Bilkisu, their only daughter when her husband went into obscurity, and his whereabouts remained unknown.

A few years later, she married Hamidu Gusau, a marriage that didn’t last because of the series of fracas they got involved in.

Early Political Activism

Contrary to hordes of men that wait till adulthood before they enter the maze of politics, Hajiya Gambo Sawaba stunned the world by joining politics at the age of seventeen. At that period, the ruling political party in northern Nigeria was Northern People’s Congress (NPC).

This powerful party gained prominence and dominance with the influence of the Emirs and the British Colonial Authority. She, on the other hand, was on the side of a newly formed opposition party, Northern Element Progressive Union (NEPU) by Malam Aminu Kano, a school teacher in Kano. It was easy for her since the party had another chapter in Zaria. The party was known to carry out meetings in secret without the knowledge of the police.

Because of her remarkable contribution to the party, she was appointed as a woman leader of the women’s wing of the party’s chapter in Sabon Gari, Kaduna. That feat led to the emergence of her name “Sawaba”. She was given this name by Malam Aminu Kano who duly recognised her. Later on, she travelled to meet a popular female activist in Nigeria, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

NEPU favoured women in terms of educational advancement and allowed them to pursue their political dreams. They were also against the sabotage of colonialism and the looming corruption in society. And so, it was a huge stepping stone that gave Hajiya Gambo Sawaba a powerful voice.

Moreover, some months later, this political juggernaut garnered so much attention when she delivered an outstanding speech in Zaria, which increased her political fame. Notable people like Alhaji Gambo Sawaba was in attendance. He marvelled at her courage to speak in the face of men. Unlike people with an interest in power and wealth, Gambo’s interest in politics was solely to champion her ideology for the benefit of women. As a result of that, her feminist movement gained momentum.

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was lionhearted. She possessed an overt personality of courage like that of Ser Brienne of Tarth. If Gambo had yielded to the subjugation of women, her voice will never have echoed in Northern Nigeria. While she took politics as a major niche, she also augmented it with women’s rights activism, a hobby she had taken with utmost seriousness right from time.

After her campaigns, she elevated her status by meeting women to give them listening ears because women were not regarded in the political arena due to purdah. She fought against forced marriages, child or underage marriages, amongst others.

Little did she know that her actions were put under scrutiny.

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba’s Persecution, Imprisonment and Franchise Movement

In 1952, she was submitted before the Kano Magistrate court and charged for inciting women to participate in political activism. And the verdict passed upon her was a three-month prison term. This was the first amongst the many times she was jailed.

Subsequently, she got apprehended and she would have a cloth in her possession with “Prison Yard” boldly engraved on it whenever the policemen seize her. Realising what a headache she proved, the Kano authority deported Hajyia Gambo Sawaba back to Zaria. To ensure she left, she was tagged along with some securities.

Her political activism continued in a relentless style. This time, the authority of Zaria couldn’t condone her behaviour, and so she was thrown in Zaria Central Prison. Other times, she was heavily battered and her hair shaved off. However, in the course of her mission towards a better society for women, Gambo wasn’t alone. Some of them were killed in its course while some were badly molested. Statistically, she became ranked as the most arrested woman in Nigeria history.

Gambo, with some of her subjects, continued to voice out their rights. They went to the extent of storming the office of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Regional Premier of northern Nigeria. Ahmadu Bello assured them that things would favour them. But alas, nothing tangible came to their satisfaction.

Lastly, she was never successful in her elections throughout her period with all the parties she participated in. Ultimately, in 1998, she tendered her retirement from politics. She died not much later

Gambo Sawaba’s Death

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba died on 14th October, 2001. After a very fulfilling and telling life, Hajiya Gambo Sawaba passed away like a true legend. Her death was a result of a natural cause. The deceased became one of the cornerstones of the women’s rights movement in northern Nigeria today.

She has become a roving inspiration to the voiceless women of northern Nigeria.

Honourary Recognition and Legacy

Because she lived an exemplary life, society deemed it worthy that she should be remembered in valorous ways. In Kaduna, a General Hospital was named after her.

While in Bayero University Kano, a hostel was also named after her as well.

Conclusion

From a perceptive vantage point, it can be concluded without an inkling of doubt, that Hajiya Gambo Sawaba believed in Karl Marx’s theory of an ideal society. Not many northern Nigerian women today know about her existence because history has been treated recently with sheer contempt. Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was an icon without pretension. She was a mentor of substance and succour.

Hitherto, in a Shakespearean rephrase, Gambo should be honoured and not to be praised. The riveting, relentless and unrivalled roles she played for a better northern Nigeria shows that she’s a woman that roots for her gender to be regarded. But not to remain docile as victims of purdah. One fact about this legend remains certain, the North will forever remember the noble cause she sacrificed her life toward.

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