Unity In Diversity: Kebbi Organises ‘First Ever Unity Cultural Festival’
From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin- Kebbi
The Kebbi State government in its determined efforts in all sectors of transformation including promotion of culture and tradition has stage a colourful display of cultural artistic of diverse ethnic groups living in the State, aimed to strengthen the unity of the people.
The State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi whose office organised the event tagged “First Unity Cultural Festival” held at Haliru Abdu Stadium, Birnin Kebbi Wednesday, stated that Governor Nasiru placed premium on developing culture for social cohesion, unity and economic growth of the State.
This according to him, is demonstrated by the governor’s support to the Ministry for Information and Culture to stage the first cultural festival of unity in the state by assembling people of diverse cultural heritage to mingle with one another and showcase peculiar cultural talents.
“The incumbent government of Comrade Nasir Idris is people-orientated government, it shall continue to employ cultural diversity for unity and peaceful coexistence.” He explained.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sa’idu Buhari Warrah, said the unity cultural event was made possible by the support of Governor Idris, adding that the Ministry is grateful to the Governor for affording it a level playing ground to carry out its mandate successfully.
“Our Artists and Performers should strive to instill virtues of tolerance through their performance skills into farmers and herders to enhance the economic fortunes of the state, both groups should embrace peace and unity.” He said.
Alhaji Warah urged the people of Kebbi State to sustain support to the present administration and its policies to enjoy more dividends of democracy under the APC.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, was the Special Guest of Honour at the event.
Among groups which showcased cultural talents were Fulani, Zabarma, Dakarkari, Kambari, Tiv, Igbo and Yoruba, to the delight of spectators.
