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Article: Steve Lucas Yayi Ban Kwana Da Muryar Amurka

A bayan da ya shafe shekaru 24 a nan Muryar Amurka, Steve Lucas yayi ban kwana da wannan gidan rediyo. Ma'aikatan Sashen Hausa ba su bar shi ya tafi haka ba, domin kuwa sun shirya masa wata babbar liyafar da ta samu halartar shugabannin sassa da dama, da darektar Afirka da kuma darektan shirye-shirye na Afirka.

Shi dai Steve Lucas ya fara aiki da Muryar Amurka a matsayin mai labaran Hausa. Daga nan ya zamo shugaban Sashen Hausa, ya kuma zamo shugaban Sashen Afirka baki daya. An nada Steve Lucas darektan ofishin hulda da gidajen rediyon Afirka.

Kafin ritayarsa kuwa, shi ne darektan ofishin hulda da gidajen rediyon duniya na Muryar Amurka. Ofishin ya shirya masa wata liyafar ban kwana a ranar talatar makon jiya. A ranar larabar wannan makon kuma, Sashen Hausa ya karrama Steve Lucas da maidakinsa Fatouma da sauran iyalinsa a lokacin wata liyafar da ta hada da mika masa lambar yabo a zaman daya daga cikin jigogin kafawa da bunkasar Sashen Hausa na Muryar Amurka.

Shugaban Sashen Hausa, Sunday Dare, ya yaba ma Steve a zaman mai basira da hangen nesa, wanda har bayan barinsa Sashen Hausa ya ci gaba da taimakawa da yin amfani da kwazonsa wajen ganin ci gaban Sashen.

Ita ma tsohuwar fardusar Sashen hausa, Donnie Butler, wadda ta yi ritaya a 'yan shekarun baya, ta yiwo tattaki musamman domin ta bayyana irin karimcin Steve Lucas da yadda ya rike mutane hannu bibbiyu a Sashen Hausa. Donnie Butler ta yi jawabi mai sosa zuciya kan irin kewar da ita da sauran wadanda suka yi aiki tare da Steve Lucas zasu yi na barinsa aiki.

Shirin "A Bari Ya Huce..." na wannan asabar, ya kunshi tattaunawa da Steve Lucas tare da maidakinsa Fatouma a kan shawararsu ta yin ritaya da kuma irin abubuwan da zasu yi nan gaba. Wakilin Sashen hausa na farko, Sani Abdullahi Tsafe, shi ma ya tofa albarkacin bakinsa cikin shirin a kan halayyan dattaku na Steve Lucas.

Babu shakka, dukkanmu a nan Sashen Hausa za mu yi kewar Steve Lucas, amma da yake Nijar zai koma ya zauna, mun san cewa in sha Allahu ba ganin karshe ba ke nan da shi.

Background Information

1. Ibrahim Alfa Ahmed interviewed Steve Lucas and his wife Fatouma, asking them several question regarding his retirement and moving back to Niger” Ibrahim Alfa: Why are you leaving the United States for Niger? Steve Lucas: I have a three-year-old daughter and I want her grow up with discipline, and we have a house in Niger. Fatouma Lucas: Niger is a very peaceful place and, besides, my family lives there and I miss home. http://www.voanews.com/hausa/archive/2008-08/2008-08-01-voa1.cfm?CFID=43288910 &CFTOKEN=95915679, https://www.voahausa.com/a/a-39-2008-08-01-voa1-91724104/1369301.html

Grammar

1. _In sha Allah_ (by God willing) is a phrase used by Muslims to indicate that one cannot do anything unless God allows it.
2. _Jawabi mai sosa zuciya_ (speech that scratches the heart) refers to speech that is touching and heartfelt.

L2 Purpose-Audience Problem Set

1. What is the purpose of this report?

   The text gives details about the retirement of Steve Lucas, a twenty-four year employee of Voice of America, and his contributions to the Hausa news service and the company as a whole.

   Consider the occasion for the party the report describes. Please refer to the Notes for more information about Steve Lucas and VOA.

L2 Facts-Figures Problem Set

1. How did the career of Steve Lucas at the Voice of America develop over time?

   He began as a newscaster, then he became the head of the Hausa Department until he began directing the entire African division. He retired from the Office of Marketing and Program Placement for the Voice of America.

   Consider all the positions he held in the last twenty-four years of service with VOA.

2. What are Steve Lucas's contributions to the development of Voice of America?

   He is considered one of the major founders and developers of the Hausa service of VOA.

   Consider the reason why the plaque was given to Steve Lucas.

3. What do his co-workers appreciate about him?

   His co-workers think of him as a smart, generous man that sees ahead and who treats people with dignity and honor.

   Note the remark of Lucas's co-worker at a Hausa program called _A Bari ya Huce_.

4. What is Steve Lucas planning to do after his retirement and what do his colleagues think about his plans?

   Because Lucas plans to move to Nigeria, his colleagues from the Hausa service hope he will still be with them.

   In what regard is Nigeria mentioned in the report. Visit the Learn More section for the interview with Steve Lucas.