Turbaning Ceremony of Sardaunan Katsina - Date 27th - 31st December 2022

• Senator Hadi Sirika, Hon. Minister of Aviation - Chairman
• Dr. Tukur Bello Ingawa, Magajin Rafin Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Kabir Muhammad Mashi, Kaigaman Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu Abubakar, Dallatun Yandakan Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Aminu A. Kabir, Magajin Garin Katsina - Member
• Ambassador Sani S. Bala, Wamban Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Murtala Safana, Barde Kerarriyan Katsina - Member
• Engineer Bala Almu Banye, Zarman Katsina - Member/Secretary
• Barrister Murtala A. Kankia - Member
• Ambassador Ilyasu Paragalda - Member
• Alhaji Umar Lawal - Member
• Ambassador Shehu Barde - Member/Assisting Secretary
• Mallam Zayyan Ibrahim - Secretariat

• H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR Governor, Katsina State
• Mallam Mamman Daura, CON
• Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, GCON
• H.E. Alh. Saidu Barda, CON Fmr. Gov. Katsina State.
• H.E. Alh. Abba Musa Rimi, CON Fmr. Gov. Kaduna State
• Alh. (Dr.) Ummaru Mutallab, CON
• Alh. Sani Zangon Daura, CON Dan Masanin Daura
• Senator Abba Ali, Turakin Katsina
• Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, mni, CON Talban Katsina
• Ambassador Yusuf Usman, Ciroman Katsina
• Justice Sadiq Abdullahi Mahuta, Galadiman Katsina
• Alh. Dahiru Barau Mangal, CON Chairman, Max Air
• Alhaji Bilya Sanda, Khadimul Islam

• Alhaji Kabir Mashi, Kaigaman Katsina - Finance
• Amb. Sani Bala Saulawa, Wamban Katsina - Protocol
• Alhaji Aminu A. Kabir, Magajin Garin Katsina - Palace/Venue
• Professor Muhammad Dahiru Suleiman, Department of History, Bayero University Kano - Seminar
• Alh. Muhammad Rabiu Abubakar, Dallatun Dutsinma - Media/Publicity
• Alhaji Abdurrahman Abdallah - Accommodation
• Ambassador Shehu Barde - Security
• Ambassador Iliyasu Paragalda - Transport & Logistics
• Dr. Amina Rashid Shagaya - Welfare & Medicals
• Barrister Murtala Kankiya - Entertainment
• Justice Sadiq Mahuta, Galadiman Katsina - Golf
• Alhaji Dikko Ladan - Polo
• Surv. Murtala Safana, Barde Kerarriyan Katsina - Durbar
• Alhaji Umar Lawal Kofar Durbi - Domestic/Catering
• Ambassador Magaji Aliyu - ICT Team

• Aminu Abdulmumin kabir (Magajin Garin KT) - Chairman 
• Usman Abba jaye (Dan malikin KT) - Member
• Ibrahim Bindawa (Sarkin Labarai) - Member
• Kabir Gabar kijifta (Kogunan KT) - Member
• Bello Mamman ifo (Sarkin Yakin KT)Secretary - Member

• Murtala Safana, Barde Kerarriya - Chairman
• Hon Engr Bala Banye, Zarman Katsina - Member
• Alh Aminu A Kabir, Magajin Gari - Member
• Alh Kabir Garba, Kogona - Member
• Alh Najib A. Kafur - Member
• Sada S. Ruma, DanWaire - Secretary

• Muhammad Rabiu Abubakar, Dallatun Dutsinma - Chairman
• Amb. Sani S. Bala, Wamban Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Iro Danfuloti, Sarkin Fulotin Katsina - Member
• Alhaji Garba Baraya - Member
• Alhaji Yusuf Dambo, Sarkin Sana'a - Member
• Mr. Ose Oyamendan - Member
• Amb. Abdullahi Aliyu Jibia - Secretary

• Barr. Murtala Aliyu Kankia - Chairman
• Rilwan M.D. Mukhtar - Member
• Ahmed Bala - Member
• Alh. Mannir Ayuba Sullubawa - Member
• His Lordship Abdu Ladan Kofar Soro - Secretary

• Ambassador Iliyasu Paragalda - Chairman
• Ambassador Shehu Barde - Member
• Mallam Zayyan Ibrahim - Member
• Kabir Umar - Member
• Yusuf Uthman - Member

• Alh. Dikko Ladan - Chairman
• Amb. Sani Bala, Wamban Katsina -Member
• Mustapha Junaidu - Member/Tournament Manager

• Alhaji Umar Lawal - Chairman
• Alhaji Abdul Rahman Abdallah -Member
• Alhaji Babangida Jigima - Member
• Amb. Sani S. Bala, Wamban Katsina - Member
• Alhaji, Muhammadu Rabiu Abubakar, Dallatun Dutsinma - Member

• Alh. Kabir Mohammed Mashi, Kaigaman Katsina - Chairman
• Engr. Bala Almu Banye, Zarman Katsina - Member
• Ambassador Shehu Barde - Member
• Alh. Abubakar Dardisu, Wamban Mani - Secretary

• Professor M. D.Suleiman, FHSN
• Prof. Ismail Abubakar Tsiga
• Dr Samaila Suleiman
• Dr Waisu Iliyasu
• Dr Ibrahim Sani Kankara - Secretary
• Prof. Amb. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, GCON - Convener and Coordinator

• Ambassador Shehu Barde - Chairman
• Ambassador Iliyasu Paragalda - Member
• Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (Rtd) - Member
• Abdullahi Abdulmumini, DSS Katsina State - Member
• Commissioner of Police, KTS Command - Member
• Commander 17th Brigade, NA Katsina - Member
• Sani Barau - Member

• Ambassador Magaji Aliyu - Chairman
• Alhaji Dikko Ladan - Member
• Yusuf Muhammad Bulama - Member
• Hassan Idris Abdulkadir - Member
• Ibrahim Rabiu Abubakar - Member
• Khalid Shuaibu Adamu - Member
• Moses Ehigiator - Member/Photographer

Hosts: Rubicon Polo Team

Venue: Rubicon Polo Resort, Abuja

Date: 27th December 2022

Number of Matches: 2

Time: 2:00pm

• To celebrate the turbaning of Sardaunan Katsina, H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Rufa’i.
• To Launch the Polo event as an annual activity to raise funds for the launch of the Sardaunan Katsina digital platform through which support to the local communities in Katsina could be granted.
• To highlight the role of Katsina as the home of Polo.
• A social event to bring family and friends together.
• Barbeque, light refreshments, and entertainment will be provided.
• Launch of the Sardaunan Katsina digital platform during the polo event. Wi-Fi is to be provided by the IT committee.

• Alh. Dikko Ladan – Chairman
• Amb. Sani Bala Wamban Katsina – Member
• Mustapha Junaidu – Member/Tournament Manager

• Gimbiyar Sardauna Trophy for the (6 – 8) goal match
• Sardaunan Katsina Ahmed Rufa’i Cup for the (10 – 12) goal match
• Other prizes include:

Best turned-out team

Best player

Best playing host

Other prizes depending on the level of sponsorship

Venue: Katsina Golf Club

Date: 28th December 2022

Time: 7:00 am

18 holes 1-day Competition in 4 Handicap Category.

• Category 1 HC 0 to 9
• Category 2 HC 10 to 18
• Category 3 HC 19 to 25
• Category 4 HC 25+& Veteran

 Tradition and Modernity: Trends and Issues in the History of Katsina.

Venue: Katsina Motel

Date: 29th December 2022 - 30th December 

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Aim: The broad aim of this conference is to mark the installation of Sardunan Katsina III Amb Alhaji Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, CFR, through an intellectual discourse of trends and issues in the history of Katsina.

• Draw attention to the rich historiography of Katsina.
• Contribute to the development of the historiography of Katsina.
• Promote the intellectual tradition of Katsina and Katsinawa.
• Publish a book on trends and issues in the history of Katsina.
• Promote interest in research on the history of Katsina.
• Promote an understanding of the culture and people of Katsina.
• Provide periodic opportunities for Katsinawa to reflect and brainstorm on the past and present problems affecting people and society.
• Reflect on the history of Katsina, its culture, tradition, and socio-economic dynamics
• Document some of the socio-political contributions of Katsina and Katsinawa to the development of Nigeria.

Occasions such as the installation of traditional title holders are usually marked with pomp and pageantry- singing, dancing, and cultural displays. More often than not, the intellectual and historical gains of society are hardly brought to the fore. The ceremonies are therefore usually one-sided. In Katsina, it is a well-established fact that the cultural development of the society has been holistic: the material and intellectual developments of the society go together and Katsina has excelled in both over the centuries. It is in recognition of this fact that the Sardaunan Katsina, His Excellency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar, CFR, a consummate diplomat, Intelligence Officer, patriot, intellectual, philanthropist, and pious and modest public servant decided to hold a Conference as an important part of the ceremonies marking his installation as the third Sardaunan Katsina. Hence, a two-day conference with the theme: Tradition and Modernity: Trends and Issues in the History of Katsina are being organized in his honor on the occasion of his installation as the Sardaunan Katsina.

The installation ceremony has given us the opportunity to reflect on the history of Greater Katsina, its culture, tradition, the dynamics of modernity, and the consequent changes it has brought on the people and the direction of the development of our society, especially in this very challenging time. Beyond singing and dancing characteristic of such ceremonies therefore and bearing in mind local challenges, the Conference is providing us with the avenue for sober reflection and assessment of the historical trajectory of our society today. It is an opportunity for people to engage in a fruitful dialogue toward understanding the dynamics and fundamental changes in the direction of society.

It is in the light of the above that we have carefully outlined germane and critical issues in the history of Katsina, which we are going to examine under four sub-themes, namely Historiography, Traditional Institutions/Leadership; Culture, Heritage and Sports; Chieftaincy and Security. We have accordingly, therefore, identified scholars with research interests in the history of Katsina and especially the areas earmarked for discussion at this conference. These are diverse scholars with different backgrounds and orientations from within the state. One very important thing to point out also is that in the choice of the contributors/presenters of papers, we brought on board younger academics with a view to encouraging their intellectual and career development. Of particular interest here are the three ladies included in the list of presenters: Malama Murjanatu Abdullahi, Malama Hadiza Sani Katsina, and Malam Zinatu Babangida. Apart from being gender-sensitive, we have also not overlooked the possible contributions of lay historians - traditional oral historians that occupy positions in the society, hence we have invited Wakilin Tarihi of Daura and Halilu Shinkafi of Katsina to grace the occasion and deliver goodwill messages. The overriding objective at the end of the Conference, produce a rich and high-quality publication that will represent a meaningful contribution to the historiography and history of Kastina state in general and as well promote a better understanding of its current development trajectory and challenge.

1. Prof. M.D.Suleiman - (Chairman)

2. Prof. Ismail A. Tsiga

3. Dr Samaila Suleiman

4. Dr. Waisu Iliyasu

5. Dr Ibrahim S. Kankara Secretary

👨🏽‍⚖️Coordinator and Convener: Prof. Amb. Tijani Muhammad Bande, GCON