Aiden Kiprop 
Dr. Samira Buhari, founder of the nonprofit Daurama Foundation, was formally conferred the revered title of Daurama Karama during a historic turbaning ceremony in Daura in January 2025.
The honor recognizes her three-decade career advancing healthcare access, girls’ education, and economic opportunities for women across Northern Nigeria, as well as her unwavering commitment to preserving Hausa cultural heritage.
The title, symbolizing grace and resilience, places Buhari among a lineage of leaders celebrated for integrating compassionate governance with transformative community action.
Speaking at the event, HRH Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, Emir of Daura, emphasized the cultural significance of the recognition indicating that Dr. Samira’s turbaning reflects the values of service and integrity that define our heritage.
“Her work has uplifted countless lives, proving that leadership rooted in humility and cultural pride can inspire enduring progress.”
Buhari’s brothers, Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Buhari and Dr. Gazzali Salisu Buhari, were also honored as Iyan Daura and Makaman Kasar Hausa, titles underscoring the family’s generational dedication to public service.
Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Buhari described his appointment as Iyan Daura as a “solemn pledge to uphold the trust of our people,” emphasizing collaborative efforts to address poverty and infrastructural gaps in the region.
Dr. Gazzali Salisu Buhari, now Makaman Kasar Hausa, stressed the need to modernize cultural preservation: “Our traditions must evolve to meet today’s challenges without losing their essence.”
In her acceptance remarks, Dr. Samira Buhari linked cultural identity to social equity adding that the title is not hers alone.
“It belongs to every woman working to balance tradition with progress. We must honor our past while building systems that empower marginalized voices.”
The ceremony drew dignitaries, civil society leaders, and grassroots advocates, framing cultural heritage as a dynamic tool for fostering unity and equitable development.
