Kadafur Lead govt officials to Menwara Festival 2024

…… Highlights its tremendous significance to cultural heritage

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum ably represented by the Deputy Governor of Borno State HE (Dr) Umar Usman Kadafur led government officials to celebrate the “Menwara Annual Cultural Festival”, hosted by the Shani Emirate Council.

The Deputy Governor while reading out his remarks said the gathering serves not only as a celebration of our rich cultural heritage but also as a reminder of the values that bind us together as a people, unity, respect and mutual understanding. The Menwara has grown over the years into an event of tremendous significance, bringing together individuals from all folks of life to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of our traditions.

Dr Kadafur further added that “to everyone present, I encourage you to immerse yourselves fully in the celebration today. Let us take pride in who we are and the remarkable culture that we share. Together, we will continue to grow, thrive, and ensure that the spirit of the Menwara Festivals lives on for generations to come.”

In an address, The emir of Shani Alhaji Muhammad Nasir Mai Lafiya, while tracing the centuries-long tradition opined that the cultural festival depicts characteristics and knowledge of people which includes their language, religion, social habits, music and arts.

“The aim of hosting this annual cultural event therefore, is to continue to instill our cultural heritage and awareness into our younger generation”, the emir remarked.

The emir also took time to formally commiserate with the government and people of Borno over the recent devastating flood in Maiduguri which resulted in significant loss of lives and widespread destruction of properties, praying Allah to grant the deceased and their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost .

In a welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Shani Hon Hassan Abdu Labaki, said Shani local government has witnessed significant progress engendered by the present of administration of Governor Zulum with tangible and laudable projects all over the council which includes Vocational Entrepreneurship Institute Shani, Government Day Secondary School Gasi, Government Day Secondary Bargu, health clinic Gasi, Langama secondary school Shani, Shani water gallery, supply and distribution, as well as Local Government computer ICT Center Shani, among other developmental initiatives.

“Your Excellency, on behalf of myself, my council and the entire people of Shani LG we are wishing you, your entourage and all our invited dignitaries a happy and memorable stay in Shani and safe journey back to your destination,” the chairman concluded.

In a vote of thanks, Hon. Musa Inuwa Kubo urged the people of Shani to redouble their efforts in irrigation farming and avoid indiscriminate sales of agricultural produce to avoid food insecurity, while thanking the state governor and his deputy for their unflinching support to the area.

In attendance were the Former Deputy Governor HE Hon Usman Mamman Durkwa, Traditional Rulers, Members House Assembly of Hawul, Shani , Biu, Bayo, Deputy Chief of Staff, Commissioner of Inter-Governmental affairs Hon Ibrahim Tukur Shani, Chairmen of some respective Local Government, Special advisers, Permanent Secretaries , Principal Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mohammed Adamu Lawan, as well as Senior Special Assistant among others.

Kadafur Lead govt officials to Menwara Festival 2024