{"id":162909,"date":"2025-05-17T17:24:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T16:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-govt-bans-kauyawa-day-celebrations-across-state"},"modified":"2025-05-17T18:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T17:30:05","slug":"kano-govt-bans-kauyawa-day-celebrations-across-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kano-govt-bans-kauyawa-day-celebrations-across-state","title":{"rendered":"Kano gov\u2019t bans \u2018Kauyawa Day\u2019 celebrations across state"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Kano State Censorship Board has announced a statewide ban on the celebration of \u201cKauyawa Day,\u201d a tradition commonly practiced by women during wedding ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>To enforce the ban and align with the government\u2019s broader goals of preserving public morality and order, the board unveiled a set of enforcement measures.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the board\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, it was disclosed that its Chairman, Abba El-Mustapha, outlined the steps during a press briefing. He emphasized that the ban is aimed at protecting societal values and promoting peace across the state.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the new measures, event venues and party halls are prohibited from hosting any activities linked to \u201cKauyawa Day\u201d until existing regulations are reviewed and updated. The Board will work closely with security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the law.<\/p>\n<p>Local vigilante groups and the Hisbah Board will also be mobilized to support compliance efforts. In addition, the Board plans to engage community elders and youth groups to raise awareness and encourage public support for the policy.<\/p>\n<p>Religious leaders, including imams and Islamic scholars, will be enlisted to educate parents and community members on the reasons behind the ban. Traditional rulers\u2014such as district heads, ward leaders, and village chiefs\u2014will also play a role in reinforcing the directive at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>The Board reaffirmed its commitment to sanitizing the entertainment space in Kano State and vowed to take firm action against practices that undermine public morality or threaten societal peace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Kano State Censorship Board has announced a statewide ban on the celebration of \u201cKauyawa Day,\u201d a tradition commonly practiced by women during wedding ceremonies. To enforce the ban and align with the government\u2019s broader goals of preserving public morality and order, the board unveiled a set of enforcement measures. 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