N-HYPPADEC MD, TARABA STATE GOVERNOR, DR. AGBU KEFAS GRACE CLOSING CEREMONY OF NWONYO FISHING FESTIVAL DAY.
- Hafiz Wali
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N-HYPPADEC MD, TARABA STATE GOVERNOR, DR. AGBU KEFAS GRACE CLOSING CEREMONY OF NWONYO FISHING FESTIVAL DAY.
The Managing Director of the National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, FCNA, FNIIS, FNIM (Katukan Yauri), joined the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas; His Majesty, Dr. Ishaku Adda Ali, the Aku Uka of Wukari; other royal fathers, traditional rulers, government officials, and key stakeholders in Ibi for the second day of the historic Nwonyo Festival in Taraba State.
The second Day of the iconic festival featured the highly anticipated grand fishing competition, alongside colourful cultural displays, swimming competitions, dance and music performances, singing contests, boat regattas, and masquerade displays that entertained large audiences from all walks of life.
N-HYPPADEC’s participation is consistent with the Commission’s commitment under the leadership of Alhaji Yelwa to celebrate with host communities during major cultural festivals and events. This, the Commission believes, helps promote cultural diversity at the grassroots level and provides an opportunity to gauge the pulse of the people further.
At the Lake Nwonyo– venue of the event, the N-HYPPADEC pavilion was set up to showcase the Commission’s various interventions across its member states, with special emphasis on Taraba State.
Speaking on the significance of the festival, Alhaji Yelwa, who led the management staff of N-HYPPADEC, congratulated Governor Kefas and the Aku Uka, the paramount ruler of the Jukun Kingdom, on the successful hosting of the festival after a 14-year break.
He assured that the Commission would continue to provide critical interventions and support programmes aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the country.
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