Events

Our events calendar is still being populated. Please check back regularly to see what seminars and events we have lined up.
For more information contact us at info@gusauinstitute.com or call +234 806 955 7940.

November, 2023: Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Hausa Book Prize

The sixth award ceremony of the Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Book Prize for an unpublished Hausa manuscript took place at the GI premises in Kaduna on the 23rd of November 2023. Congratulations to Hauwa Shehu (1st prize) for Harin Gajimare, Rukkayya Ibrahim Lawal (2nd prize) for Wata Duniya, and Fatima Sani (3rd prize) for Amanatun Amana. A very special word of thanks also to the judges, Hajiyah Aisha Shehu Tijjani, Malama Bilki Sani Lawan, Hajiya Jamila Abdullahi Muhammad and Malam Mustapha Salisu. The Emir of Kano was the special guest of honour.

Hassana Suleiman Isma’il
1st Prize Winner Hauwa Shehu

19 October 2023: 2023 Abuja Forum Conference | Promoting Africa-China Belt and Road Cooperation for a New Era of Common Development

Webinar information for 2020 Abuja Forum

Event Information

The GI in collaboration with the Center for Nigerian Studies at the Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) in China hosted the fourth edition of the Abuja Forum conference with the theme ‘Promoting Africa-China Belt and Road Cooperation for a New Era of Common Development’ on the 19th of October 2023.

Discussions focused on four of the “Nine Programs” for China-Africa Cooperation, and the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035, which are also in line with the co-hosts’ joint goals. The following panel discussions took place:

  1. Combating maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.
  2. Using duty-free access to close the trade deficit gap.
  3. Infrastructure development and financial constraints.
  4. China-Africa educational exchange and industrial capacity cooperation.

Rapporteur Report and Links

For full details of the proceedings, download the Rapporteur Report.

Keynote Address – H.E. Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, African Union (AU) High Representative for Silencing the Guns

NTA news coverage of 2023 Abuja Forum

December, 2022: Roundtable Session on “Strategic Peace-Building in Northern Nigeria: Assessment of DDR Programme”

The closed roundtable session was organised by the Gusau Institute (GI) and Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBIWP), Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), and it took place on the 7th of December 2022 at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) in Abuja. The roundtable was attended by 20 experts and decision-makers representing both the public and the private sectors. Participating in the discussions were representatives from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Borno State Government, the Nigerian Army, civil society, and academics. A few participants joined the discussion online on the Zoom platform.

The aim of the roundtable was to provide a neutral platform and networking opportunity for crucial stakeholders to exchange ideas on what is needed for future strategic peace-building efforts in view of lessons learned from past experiences. The meeting allowed for frank and open dialogue with the Chatham House Rule fully observed. The roundtable formally commenced with introductory remarks by the moderator and chair of the event. After his introductory remarks, two former Boko Haram (BH) commanders shared their perspectives, followed by an insightful overview of the programme by a former Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor (OSC). An interactive session followed during which participants made their contributions on the issues presented. The proceedings were conducted in English, apart from the inputs by the ex-BH members who spoke in Hausa.

November, 2022: Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Hausa Book Prize

The fifth award ceremony of the Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Book Prize for an unpublished Hausa manuscript took place at the GI premises in Kaduna on the 30th of November 2022. Congratulations to Bilkisu Muhammad Garkuwa (1st prize), Hajara Ahmad Hussain (2nd prize), and Muttaka A. Hassan (3rd prize). A very special word of thanks also to the judges, Malama Faiza Muhammad, Hajiya Bilkisu Ibrahim, Mal. Jibrin Adamu Jibrin, Malama Hindatu Sheikh Usman, and Prof. Yusuf Adamu.

Hassana Suleiman Isma’il
1st Prize Winner Bilkisu Muhammad Garkuwa and Mal Gambu Abdullahi

13 October, 2022: Webinar | China-Africa: Unified Engagement Towards Durable Peace and Common Prosperity

Webinar information for 2020 Abuja Forum

Event Information

The GI in collaboration with the Center for Nigerian Studies at the Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) in China hosted a webinar with the theme ‘China-Africa: Unified Engagement Towards Durable Peace and Common Prosperity’ on the 13th of October 2022.

Discussions focused on ways to enhance and expand activities related to four of the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035 programmes adopted during the most recent Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting that took place in Dakar, Senegal, from 29-30 November 2021. These are the peace and security programme; the poverty reduction and agricultural development programme; the trade promotion programme; and the digital innovation programme.

December, 2021: Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Hausa Book Prize

The fourth award ceremony of the Aliyu Mohammed Research Library (AMRL) Book Prize for an unpublished Hausa manuscript took place at the GI premises in Kaduna on the 1st of December 2021. Congratulations to Hassana Suleiman Isma’il (1st prize), Ibrahim Yahaya Shehu (2nd prize), and Mubarak Idris Abubakar (3rd prize). A very special word of thanks also to the judges, Dr. Bashir Hadi Ashara, Mal. Mustapha Muhammad Abdulhadi, Haj. Harira Idris Umar, Haj. Umma Muhammad Hassan, and Haj. Zainab Ibrahim Abubakar.

His Highness, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau was the special guest of honour. His attendance elevated the event, and he eloquently spoke on ‘The Importance of Hausa Literary Works for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage’.

Hassana Suleiman Isma’il
1st Prize Winner Hassana Suleiman Isma’il responding

30 March, 2021: Webinar | India-Nigeria: Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic Together

Webinar information for 2020 Abuja Forum

Event Information

The GI in collaboration with the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in India are hosting a virtual event to discuss the global collective fight against COVID-19.

The webinar aims to 1) dissect the complexities of a COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in India, Nigeria, and the rest of Africa, focusing on the role of multilateral health institutions, and 2) to explore ways how India and Africa can collaborate to mitigate identified problems and enhance cooperation in all spheres.

In the News: Pandemic Questions, Multilateral Answers, This Day Live

Webinar Recording

Event Summary

15 October, 2020: Webinar | 2020 Abuja Forum

Webinar information for 2020 Abuja Forum

Event Information

The GI in collaboration with the Center for Nigerian Studies at the Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) in China hosted a webinar on how to sustain China-Africa cooperation amid and beyond COVID-19. The pandemic does not only present African nations with new challenges and responsibilities, but also holds serious implications for China-Africa relations, specifically pertaining to the trade deficit, debt crisis and people-to-people relations. The question is how China and Africa can collaborate during and after the pandemic in such a manner that diplomatic and economic relations are strengthened, and not harmed, and that goodwill is maintained? The webinar brought together diplomats, private sector experts, academics, government officials, civil society representatives and journalists from Africa and China to exchange ideas and experiences, and to discuss ways to mitigate the socioeconomic impact and effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Sino-Africa cooperation.

28 June, 2020: Webinar | From Rhetoric to Concrete Action: Devising a Roadmap for Reforming the Almajiranci System

webinar poster devising a roadmap to reforming the almajiranci system

Event information

The GI in collaboration with Noor Takaful Insurance and Ahmed Zakari & Co. (Chartered Accountants) are embarking on a series of webinars regarding the meaningful transformation of the Almajiranci system. This first webinar will introduce perspectives from policy makers, lawmakers, academics, traditional rulers, community leaders, Ulamas, Tsangaya teachers, Almajiris, and private sector institutions.

Webinar Report

For full details of the proceedings, download the Rapporteur Report

Alhaji Mohammed Hayatudeen
Welcome Remarks: Moderator
Dr. Bashir S. Galadanci
Sharing Research Findings
Dr. Hadiza Kere Abdulrahman
Sharing Research Findings
Dr. Usman Bugaje
Sharing Research Findings
HRH, Emir of Gombe
Traditional Ruler’s Perspective
HRH, Emir of Dutse
Traditional Ruler’s Perspective
Mr. Abubakar Suleiman
Private Sector Perspective
Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar
Ulama Perspective
Hon. Hajiya Aisha J. Dukku
Lawmaker and Formal Educator Perspective
Dr. Farouk Umar
Tsangaya Teacher Perspective
Mal. Nasir Yahaya Alaramma
Former Almajiri Student Perspective
HE, Gov. Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State
Public Policy and Governance Perspective

Dr. Mujtaba Ibrahim Abubakar Ramadan
Tsangaya Teacher Perspective

19 September, 2019: Effective Policing Strategies for Nigeria

Conference on ‘Effective Policing Strategies for Nigeria’ hosted by the Gusau Institute at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja on 19 September 2019.

27 June, 2018: Abuja Forum Conference

The first conference of the Abuja Forum series was held on the 27th of June 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The theme of the conference was ‘A New Era for China-Africa Cooperation: Partnership for Peace, Security and Development’, and it was co-hosted by the Gusau Institute (GI) and the Center for Nigerian Studies at the Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), China.

The format of the conference was a morning session with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as keynote speaker on the topic ‘Leveraging a China-Africa Partnership as a Change Agent for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa’, followed by an afternoon session consisting of three syndicate sessions taking place simultaneously, and a concluding plenary session. The syndicate sessions respectively focused on 1) challenges of human security in Africa, 2) peace and security cooperation, and 3) future plans with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in mind.

Click here to download the keynote speaker’s address.

5-18 March, 2018: Writer-in-Residence

Ishmael Beah, Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist who rose to fame with his acclaimed memoir, A Long Way Gone, will be in residence for two weeks in March 2018. Beah will host a creative writing workshop and visit schools during his stay. Details will be forthcoming shortly. You can read more about him on his website at www.ishmaelbeah.com.

5-8 July, 2017: KABAFest 2017

As part of its centenary celebrations, Kaduna State is introducing a literary event to its cultural calendar. The Kaduna Book & Arts Festival 2017 (KABAFEST) will feature nearly 50 writers, artists, actors, poets and performers who will share their fantastic work with us.

Download the KABAFest 2017 Programme (PDF) or visit the official website at kabafest.org.