sentences:  It is a 50-foot edifice located in the centre of the city of Katsina, the capital of Katsina State.The Gobarau minaret, a symbol of the state, is an early example of Islamic architecture in a city that prides itself as an important Islamic learning centre.The minaret is believed to be one of West Africa's first multi-storey buildings and was once the tallest building in Katsina.