It is our pleasure to inform you that the Jigawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy is hosting this year’s National Scientific Conference tagged “NEW WORLD 2011” in Dutse the Capital city of Jigawa State, the home of peace. This year, our theme is “Physiotherapy and Disability” and it is scheduled to take place from 25th – 29th October, 2011.

This Conference is providing an excellent opportunity for use to those who have firsthand experience.

Jigawa State was created on Tuesday August 27, 1991, when the Federal Military Government under General Ibrahim Babangida announced the creation of nine additional states in the country bringing the total number of states then to thirty. The state was excised from Kano State. It covers a total la nd area of about 22,410sq km. It is bordered on the West by Kano State and on the North by Katsina State and the Republic of Niger, providing a unique opportunity for cross-border trading activities.

The State is mainly populated by the Hausa/Fulani tribes. There are other settled tribes from within and outside Nigeria, inhabiting the 27 Local Government Areas of the State. The rich cultural heritage of the people is reflected in their mode of dressing, music, dance craftsmanship and hospitality.