FG, Sultan okay film project on Dan Fodio’s daughter
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment have endorsed Script Plus Limited for the production of a film project on the life and legacy of a scholar and poet, Princess Nana Asma’u.
The film is to celebrate the contributions of Asma’u, daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman dan Fodio, to education, women empowerment and Islamic scholarship.
In a letter dated November 21, 2025, the Sultan of Sokoto, through the Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sa’idu Muhammadu Maccido, conveyed the Council’s authorisation for the film project led by the Executive Producer, Rahma Abdulmajid, who is also the Personal Assistant to the President on Radio and Broadcast, Office of the Vice President.
“We are glad that you have undertaken to produce a film on Nana Asma’u bnt. Usman bn. Fodio, for many, the epitome of Muslim Women in Africa… The Sultanate Council hereby conveys its endorsement for this project and authorises you to commence as you requested,” the letter read.
The council requested periodic briefings and participation in the final review of the film before its premiere.
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through its Commercial Law Department, in a certified letter of acceptance for the project’s trademark application, confirmed its approval.
The film’s Executive Producer, Rahma Abdulmajid, noted the project’s vision extends beyond the North as its rich cultural heritage would foster unity and promote peace across the country.
“This is an important story of leadership, faith, and knowledge that belongs to all Nigerians. By showcasing the intellectual and moral foundation laid by figures like Nana Asma’u, we aim to leverage this rich cultural heritage to foster unity and promote peace between the Hausa-Fulani and other ethnic groups across the North and the entire nation.
“Nana Asma’u’s life provides irrefutable historical evidence that education for women is deeply rooted in the culture and religious values of northern Nigeria, not a foreign imposition,” she said.
