Adamawa state Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth has commiserated with the government and people of Borno state over the recent attacks on some communities in the area perpetrated by suspected insurgents.
The Deputy Governor was speaking in Marama, Hawul local government area Borno state during the 2021edition of Bura cultural day applauded their effort in promoting and showcasing their culture which engenders unity and discipline among the people.
Seth advised the Bura ethnic nationality to hold onto their rich cultural heritage which is their identity.
In his speech, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno who was represented by his deputy Umar Usman also sympathized with the communities affected by the activities of insurgents.
Zulum urged the residents not to be deterred, but develop resilience to security problems facing the area.
He reiterated government determination to develop the state and its people.
In their separate remarks, the chairman Marama Community Development Association Hamman Chiroma and the guest speaker Sambo Mshelia reminded the people of Bura that those without history and culture have lost their identity.
They stressed the need for Bura people to stick to their cultural norms and values, thereby transmitting it to the younger generations.
The Marama community presented gifts to the Deputy Governor as a mark of appreciation and the Governor of Borno state and his deputy for their kindness, support and defense of their people.
Earlier, the Adamawa State deputy governor Chief Crowther Seth and his Borno state counterpart as well as the Emir of Shani Mohammed Nasir Mailafiya paid homage to the Emir of Biu Mustapha Umar.
