Bukar Usman

Bukar Usman (born 10 December 1942) is a Nigerian folklorist, historian, public servant, and author known for his work in folklore, indigenous languages, cultural preservation, and Nigerian history. Quotes It is a settled issue that language is the purveyor of culture. Discussing the relationship between language and cultural preservation, Bukar Usman Combined Public Service And Literature: An Interview With Bukar Usman. “A language that is not spoken, written and studied will surely die.” On the importance of preserving indigenous languages Bukar Usman Combined Public Service And Literature: An Interview With Bukar Usman. “There is no magic word in writing.” Advice to aspiring writers Bukar Usman Combined Public Service And Literature: An Interview With Bukar Usman. “I like writing as a voluntary activity; the main thing I’m good at is civil service.” Quoted from Conversations with Bukar Usman Conversations with Bukar Usman: Mining the mind of a bureaucrat-folklorist. External links Category:Living people Category:1942 births