The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has commeded the National Union of Tangale Students NUTS Gombe State University Chapter for organising a cultural fiesta to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Tangale people.
Professor Njodi stated while speaking as guest of honour at this year’s Tangale Day otherwise known as Pissi Tangle held at the Multi Purpose Hall of the Gombe State University.
The chief scribe who was represented by the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Political matters Dr. Mohammed A. Bello said the cultural fiesta is not only dear to the Tangale people but the entire people of the State in lieu of the fact that culture plays a pivotal role in shaping and binding communities together.
Professor Njodi traditionally the Tangale people as peace loving and industrious describing the crisis that engulf Billiri town over kingship tussle as the hand work of the devil which must not be allowed to rare its ugly head again.
He called on the National Union of Tangale Students NUTS to use their vantage position in bringing about lasting peace in Tangale Chiefdom in particular and Tangale/Waja in general.
Professor Njodi noted that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancor, saying peace is what is needed by across the world to make life more meaningful to the people.
Delivering a paper on Youth as a veritable tool for political development, Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukuje said the youth must learn to use their God given knowledge towards the promotion of peace and verify each and every bit of information before letting it out.
Dr. Arabs Rukuje reminded students from Tangale extraction that while they seek to grow academically they also seek for spiritual maturity and network among themselves for mutual benefit.
He called on the youths to be careful on how they use the social media because such indulgement can make or mar their individual personality.
Some personalities who spoke in solidarity with the event include Hon. Rambi member representing Billiri East Ayala and John Lamido a lecturer with the Gombe State University.
Highlights of the event include cultural dances and display of traditional cuisine.
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