Dutse has a long and outstanding history and in fact, the settlement of Garu which traditions claim pre-dated the arrival of Bagauda to Kano in the dying years of the 1st millennium. Legend of the people speak of an early epoch of a great hunter called Duna-Magu a Kanuri man who first discovered Dutse nicknamed Gadawur as a rich hunting ground for gazelles. Dutse was inhabited by many ethinic groups long before the 15th century, such as the Fulbe, Genawa, Wangarawa, Kanuri, and Hausa Digawa. “Dutse ” a Hausa word denoting “Rock” derive its name from the hilly rocks, which encircled the town of Garu {the headquarters of the Emirate} and its environs covering an area of about 5 square miles. Dutse also happens to the Capital city of Jigawa State Nigeria since August 1991 when the State was created. Hausa is the predominant language followed by Fulfulde. Kanuri, and warji. Islam is the main religion in the emirate commanding the adherents of about 99% of the population.

His Royal Highness Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sunusi CFR (born February 26, 1979), is a Nigerian monarch who is the current Emir of Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa State in the Northern Nigeria. He spent his early years in Kano State before relocating to Jigawa in 1995, following his father’s ascension to the position of Emir of Dutse

TRADE, CULTURE AND TOURISM

Dutse in Jigawa State in Northern Nigeria was created on 27 August 1991, excised from Kano State. It is bordered to the West by Kano State, to the East by Bauchi and Yobe States and to the North by Katsina and Yobe States and the Republic of Niger. Jigawa State is nicknamed the New World and it is the largest producer of sesame and hibiscus in the country.

Opportunities for investment exist in:

Agribusiness

Light Manufacturing

Healthcare

Tourism

Energy

Mining

Tourist Attractions places include:

Emirs palace

Rocks formation

ibrahim Saminu Turaki Tower

Birnin Kudu Rock paintings

Palace Museum

Date tree plantation

When it Comes to Durbar, Dutse durbar is among the largest procession of colorful horses in the world. It has evolved with the history, culture and tradition of the people over a period of time. It marks the Islamic holidays Eid-al-Fitr and Eid al Adha