RIYOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN DESCRIBES CULTURAL FESTIVAL AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Report by Mangut Bitrus and Walin Ron
25th April 2024
Transition Committee Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council Sati Shuwa has described cultural festivals as a veritable platforms to promote peace, unity amongst diverse ethnic groups in Nigeria.
The Chairman made this known at the 2024 Nzem Berom, Riyom and Aboro cultural festival.
The event which was held at the Government Secondary School, Riyom was attended by dignitaries including the Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Ngo Josephine Piyo, His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba CON, Gbong Gwom Jos, and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Senator Pam Dachungyan, former Senate Minority leader Simon Mwadkwon, Member representing Barkin-Ladi and Riyom Federal Constituency Fom Dalyop, BECO President Worldwide Da Gyang Dudu, Exco and the entire Riyom and Aboro sons and daughters who stormed the venue in specially curated traditional attire.
Sati Shuwa who is the Chairman Local Organizing Committee said the festival provided the people the opportunity to celebrate their diverse traditions , foster unity and strengthen bonds of friendships in the society.
The Chairman noted that the festival is unique hence the need for all Berom people to cherish and preserve their culture and tradition.
The Council Chairman reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting cultural activities having recognized that such events promotes unity, peaceful coexistence among people irrespective of their cultural background.
Sati Shuwa appreciated the Executive Governor of Plateau State Bar. Caleb Mutfwang for appointing sons and daughters of Riyom Local Government into various positions in his administration and urged citizens of the area to continue to give the Governor the necessary support to enable him to succeed.
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