By Babagana Wakil, Maiguduri
The Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has charged the people of Marama community in Hawul local government area of Borno state not to allow modernisation taken over their culture.
The governor gave the charge when he graced the Bura cultural day, an annual cultural event on Sunday.
ASHENEWS reports that the event began in 2002, where sons and daughters of the large Babur-Bura ethnic group, led by the Emir of Biu, converge in Marama town on the 1st of January every year for the cultural day.
ASHENEWS recalls that Zulum attended the January 2020 edition of the festival, before commissioning some developmental projects in the local government area.
The 2023 cultural day organised by the Marama Community Development Association, held at Government Secondary School, Marama.
“I am happy to inform this gathering that today’s theme, tagged “Effects of Alien Civilization on Bura Culture” is very apt.
“I therefore, commend the organizers of this occasion.”
“It is my honour to be here for the second time to rejoice with you on this very important day,” Zulum said.
He assured of his continued support and charged the community to maintain their cultural heritage.
“The Borno government will continue to provide support to the Marama Development Association” Zulum said.
“It is very important for all of us to maintain our cultures, we should not allow our culture to be washed away by modernization.
$When you look at the cultural performances displayed here, it is so pleasing to all of us.”
The association’s grand patron, and the Emir of Biu, Dr. Mai Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, commended the Governor for the projects in Bura land.
The monarch also applauded Zulum for his effort in the restoration of peace across Borno State.
The Chairman of the occasion, Senator Ahmed Barta and the chairman of the association, Mr. Samuel Bwala expressed appreciation to the Governor for attending the event
Chairman of Hawul, Mr Inuwa Bwala conducted Zulum and around cultural items on display.
Five sons of Bura land were honoured with awards of excellence including former COAS, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai.
Others are Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Muktari Betara and Engr. Alex Mahelia.
Other were Prof. Samson Duna and Engr. Barka Joda Sajou, while Engr. Hyelampa Ngadda was honoured posthumously.
The Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Senator representing Borno south, Mohammed Ali Ndume, state APC Chairman, Ali Dalori, attended.
Also, Members of the house of representatives, Haruna Mshelia and Ahmed Usman Jaha, former deputy governors, members of the state assembly attended.
Others included the Emir of Biu, Dr. Mai Mustapha Mustapha II; Emir of Shani, Mohammad Mailafiya; Emir or Shelleng, Dr. Abdullahi Dasong, while the Emir of Guyuk was ably represented.
