Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on his colleagues in the northern part of Nigeria to give premiums to organizing and hosting cultural festivals in order to sustain the cultural heritage of the region. The governor also harped on the age-long relationship between the people of Niger Republic and those of Northern Nigeria. “This annual festivity also underscores the historical unity of Nigeria and Niger Republic which has subsisted from the pre-colonial period to date,” the governor explained. The overall winner of this year’s wrestling contest was Usman Hassan from Tillaberi state of the Republic. Tambuwal and his entourage were hosted by his Maradi counterpart, Zakari Oumarou, the minister of Youths and Sports, Moctar Kasum as well as the Prime Minister of the Republic, Birgi Rafini.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 06, 2020 21:22 UTC