Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has identified culture and tradition as veritable tools for strengthening unity, national cohesion and integration amongst Nigerians.
He stated this in a message to the 2024 Zuru Emirate Uhola Cultural Festival and Agricultural Show held in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi on Saturday, according to reports.
Danjuma, who was represented by the President, Middle Belt Forum, Dr Bitrus Bogu, who was also the Chairman 2024 Uhola Festival, declared that he was also a witness to the agricultural show of the festival, where indigenous technology was displayed, amid unprecedented showcasing of agricultural produce.
The ex-minister said that the event had portrayed the beauty and richness of the cultural values of the country to the outside world with positive impact on the Nigerian Tourism landscape.
He recommended the establishment of an Uhola Festival Development Fund to create sources of funding with approval from the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA).
