The following article from the Nigerian paper, Daily Triumph, was seen via a link on H-Hausa.
College trains 22 Germans in Hausa language http://www.triumphnewspapers.com/olloeg1092008.html RAMADAN, 11 1429 A.H. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2008 The College of Education, Azare, Bauchi state, has commenced the training of 22 Germans in Hausa language. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Germans, drawn from various universities, will undergo three months of intensive study. The trainees will also be exposed to critical Hausa tradition and cultural practices, as part of the training programme. Receiving the students in Bauchi Monday, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Garba Gadi, said the programme would enhance bilateral relations between the state and some european countries, including Germany. He said the programme would also facilitate investment and economic development of the state. Fifty students from the state, he added, were also undergoing studies in various disciplines in Europe. Gadi commended the coordinator of the programme, Prof. Andrew Haruna, for his commitment to the initiative. Earlier, Haruna said the programme started 10 years ago, after he served the German government for 15 years. He said the programme was first introduced to the Republic of Niger, before it was shifted to Kano, and then Bauchi state. Haruna appealed to the state government to support the programme, saying it would serve as an avenue for wooing foreign investors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, which will last for two years, is being jointly sponsored by the German government and the students.College trains 22 Germans in Hausa language The College of Education, Azare, Bauchi state, has commenced the training of 22 Germans in Hausa language. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Germans, drawn from various universities, will undergo three months of intensive study. The trainees will also be exposed to critical Hausa tradition and cultural practices, as part of the training programme. Receiving the students in Bauchi Monday, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Garba Gadi, said the programme would enhance bilateral relations between the state and some european countries, including Germany. He said the programme would also facilitate investment and economic development of the state. Fifty students from the state, he added, were also undergoing studies in various disciplines in Europe. Gadi commended the coordinator of the programme, Prof. Andrew Haruna, for his commitment to the initiative. Earlier, Haruna said the programme started 10 years ago, after he served the German government for 15 years. He said the programme was first introduced to the Republic of Niger, before it was shifted to Kano, and then Bauchi state. Haruna appealed to the state government to support the programme, saying it would serve as an avenue for wooing foreign investors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, which will last for two years, is being jointly sponsored by the German government and the students. **************************** Disclaimer ****************************** Copyright: In accordance with Title 17, United States Code Section 107, this material is distributed without profit for research and educational purposes. If you wish to use copyrighted material posted to this list for purposes that go beyond "fair use," you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. Content: The sender does not vouch for the veracity nor the accuracy of the contents of this message, which are the sole responsibility of the copyright owner. Also, the sender does not necessarily agree or disagree with any opinions that are expressed in this message. ********************************************************************** ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AfricanLanguages/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AfricanLanguages/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
