15/04/2025
𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥, 𝘚𝘈𝘒𝘈
The ancient town of Gumau, headquarters of Lame District in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, recently played host to a colorful durbar and cultural heritage display known as Hawan Mamman Kusu. This momentous occasion brought together people from diverse backgrounds and cultures from Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, and Plateau states to celebrate the rich history and traditions of the first Sarkin Yakin Bauchi, Mamman Kusu.
𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
The durbar was a spectacular display of horse riding, music, dances, and cultural heritage, attracting a large gathering of visitors from within and outside Bauchi State. The event was graced by traditional and community leaders, government officials, politicians, and business moguls, all of whom were treated to a mesmerizing display of the district's rich cultural tapestry.
𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
In his keynote address, Sarkin Yakin Bauchi, Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame, urged his subjects to embrace peace and preach love and unity among themselves. He emphasized that the event was designed to promote peaceful coexistence, honor the sacrifice of Late Mamman Kusu, and share the joy of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The district head also advised farmers to adopt both wet and dry season farming to boost food security and combat poverty and hunger.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀
Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame highlighted the significance of harnessing culture to promote peace and unity in Toro Local Government, the state, and the country at large. He attributed some security challenges to the abandonment of cultural values, beliefs, and practices, stressing that sustaining cultural values is vital for promoting peace, unity, and social harmony.
𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
Attendees commended the District Head for his exceptional leadership and commitment to promoting unity and cultural heritage through the annual Mamman Kusu Durbar. They described the event as a landmark occasion poised to boost economic activities and attract local and international investors to the state, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the area.
𝗔 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
The successful hosting of the Hawan Mamman Kusu durbar is a testament to the district's commitment to promoting peace, unity, and cultural heritage. As the district looks to the future, it is clear that events like this will play a vital role in shaping the community's identity and fostering a sense of togetherness among its people.
Bauchi Bauchi Daily News Jaridar Alheri Bauchi Labari Daga Bauchi Masarautar Misau MASARAUTAR BAUCHI [EMIRATE COUNCIL 1809] Masarautar bauchi
