Aisha Sulaiman reports
The Linguistics Students Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on 13 and 14, November, embarked on a departmental excursion.
The two-day excursion unfolded in the rustic setting of Sokoto village—offering a blend of practical linguistic experiences and cultural immersion.
Venturing into Sokoto’s cultural heritage, the journey begins with a visit to the Raji School for Special Needs and a stop at the Waziri Historical and Cultural Bureau. Here, participants had the opportunity to unravel the nuances of Hausa culture, gaining insights into the traditions that define Sokoto.
The educational journey took an intriguing turn as the students explored the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital (UDUTH). The Department of Neurology became a focal point, providing students with a practical application of linguistic principles in a medical context.
Welcoming the students, Dr. S.A. Balarabi set the stage for enlightening lectures by esteemed professionals including Drs. Halimat Arim, Hassan, Aishatu, and Eze.
Speaking with The News Digest Press UDUS, Hammed Nafeesah, a 200 Level linguistics student, shared her perspective on the excursion: “Although this is the first excursion organized by the department since my 100 Level days, it was nothing short of an educative and enjoyable adventure.”
Acknowledging the success of the journey, Akande Akorede Johnson, the department president, and a 400-level linguistics student also expressed his gratitude.
He said, “I give glory to God Almighty for the success of the trip. Despite it was not a long trip it was an educative one and it was an enlightening experience. My appreciation goes to my colleagues, the lecturers, the executive committee, and the department as a whole for their cooperation,”
“I also expressed my gratitude for your cooperation to my colleagues, the lecturers, the executive committee, and the department as a whole,” he added.