HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF HAUSA COMMUNITY IN IBADAN FROM ESTABLISHMENT TILL DATE

This study provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the Hausa community in Ibadan, tracing its origins, establishment, and continuous evolution from the initial settlement period to the present day. Ibadan, a major Yoruba metropolis, has long served as a crucial hub for inter-regional trade, making the history of its migrant communities, particularly the Hausa, essential to understanding Nigeria’s urban and ethnic history. The research critically examines the socio-economic and political processes that facilitated the influx of Hausa migrants, their key economic roles—especially in the cattle trade and kola nut markets—and the establishment of their distinct political structures, most notably the institution of the Sarkin Hausawa. Utilizing a historical methodology that incorporates archival sources, secondary literature, and oral history collected from community elders and key informants, the study documents the significant stages of the community’s development, challenges related to integration, and periods of inter-ethnic tension and cooperation.