Gov Bago Assures to Strengthen Cultural Heritage in Niger

From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago has reassured Nigerlites that his administration will strengthen cultural heritage in the state.
Governor Umar Bago gave the assurance when he declared opened the Sallah Durbar of the Nupe Kingdom traditional called Bariki at the Wadata Palace, Bida to culminate twenty twenty three Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
The Governor however advocated the need to promote cultural heritage not just within the state but also to project it positively to the world maintained that priority attention will be given to the Tourism and Culture.
He also promised to rebrand the Nupe Kingdom in line with his urban renewal policy, while ensuring the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the people especially as it concerns security, provision of safe and portable drinking water, quality education, good healthcare system, tourism and culture among others.
He congratulated the Etsu Nupe and appealed for continuous prayer for his administration to succeed.
The Estu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar explained that Bariki is part of the Sallah celebrations which allows the people to display their rich cultural heritage.
He stated that Bida is one of the 46 cultural cities in the world, explaining that the rich cultural heritage of the city has afforded its people the opportunity to travel to South Korea and South Africa to showcase the cultural heritage of the land.