Katsina (city)

Surrounded by city wall 21 kilometres (13 mi) in length, Katsina is believed to have been founded circa 1100.^[1] In pre-Islamic times, Katsina's semi-divine ruler was known as the Sarki, who faced a summary death-sentence if found to be ruling incompetently. From the 17th to the 18th century, Katsina was the commercial heart of Hausaland and became the largest of the seven Hausa city-states. Katsina was conquered by the Fulani during the Fulani War in 1807. In 1903, the Emir, Abubakar dan Ibrahim, accepted British rule, which continued until Nigerian independence from Britain in 1960.^{[citation needed]}

The city's history of western-style education dates back to the early 1950s, when the first middle school in northern Nigeria was established (Katsina Teachers College). There are now several institutions of higher learning, including two universities: Umaru Musa Yar'adua University and the private Alqalam University, a polytechnic Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic and a Federal College of Education, Katsina. The city of Katsina is also home to an 18th-century mosque featuring the Gobarau Minaret, a 15-metre (50 ft) tower made from mud and palm branches.^[1]

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  The Emir of Katsina, Muhammad Dikko dan Gidado, and other officials, 1911
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  Livestock market in Katsina, 1911
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  Aerial view of Katsina

Katsina Emirate

The Katsina Royal Palace, known as Gidan Korau, is a huge complex located in the centre of the ancient city.^[4] It is a symbol of culture, history and traditions of 'Katsinawa'. According to historical account, it was built in 1348 CE by Muhammadu Korau, who is believed to have been the first Muslim King of Katsina. This explains why it is traditionally known as 'Gidan Korau' (House of Korau). It is one of the oldest and among the first generation palaces, along with Daura, Kano and Zazzau. The palace was encircled with a rampart, 'Ganuwar Gidan Sarki' (which is now gone). The main gate which leads to the palace is known as 'Kofar Soro', while the gate at the backyard is called 'Kofar Bai' (now gone). The Emir's residential quarters at the epicenter of the Palace is a large compound built in the typical traditional architectural style.^[5]

There are mainly two religions existing in Katsina, which are;

• Islam
• Christianity

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Katsina State has 34 local governments. The local government area of Katsina is an area of 142 km², with a population of 429,000 as of 2016. The local governments are as follows:

Source: Katsina culture and history board, office of the surveyor of Katsina State.^[6]

The postal code of the area is 820.^[7]

Katsina city is well known for years as a CRADLE OF LEARNING; there have been in existence Islamic Schools and other centres of scholarship as far back as the 14th century. Below are the names of higher institutions found in the city.

• Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina (UMYU)^[8]
• Al-Qalam University, Katsina (former Islamic University Katsina)^[9]
• Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic^[10]
• Federal College of Education, Katsina^[11]
• Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KTSITM)
• National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
• Cherish Enterprises Institute^[12]
• Katsina Community College of Education
• Danfodio College of Arabic and Islamic studies.

• 104.5 – Radio Nigeria Companion FM (FRCN), Katsina,
• Katsina 972 MW – Katsina State Radio (AM), Katsina,
• 92.1 – Vision FM Katsina,
• 106.5 – Ray Power FM,
• 91.5 - Alfijir FM Radio Katsina.

The state's economy will be developed based on agriculture and solid minerals exploitation to create jobs and wealth through the utilization and mobilization of natural and human resources.^[13]

The capital of Katsina Emirate, Katsina, is situated 7 miles south of the Niger border in northern Nigeria. With over 500,000 people, Katsina is a major hub for the manufacturing of steel, textiles, and agricultural products. The city is home to a diversified cultural life as well as intriguing architecture, like as mosques and historic city walls.^{[14][15][16][17]}

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Desertification, caused by climate change and human activities, poses a significant environmental challenge in Katsina State, affecting socio-economic life and hindering basic human needs.^[18]

Water went away in Katsina City during a flood, causing two people to be swept away from their homes in the nearby town of Sabon Ungwa.^[19][20][21]

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Katsina has a hot semi-arid climate, abbreviated BSh on climate maps.^[22]

• Umaru Musa Yar'Adua former president ^[25]
• Dikko Umar Radda incumbent Governor of Katsina State who was sworn in on 29 May 2023, succeeding Aminu Bello Masari
• Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, Emir of Katsina
• Muhammadu Dikko, former Emir OF Katsina
• Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Fulani al-Kishnawi , 18th-century Islamic scholar
• Muhammadu Dikko Yusufu, aka MD Yusufu
• Saidu Barda, former Governor of Katsina
• Shehu Musa Yar'Adua
• General Hassan Katsina
• Muhammad ibn al-Sabbagh Dan Marina, 17th-century Islamic scholar
• Yusufu Bala Usman, historian

• Federal Medical Centre, Katsina