Attended the Durbars in Katsina and Kano
Attended the Durbahs in the great Northern centres of Katsina and Kano to mark the Eid at the end of Ramadan. Great pageantry and spectacle with local leaders and followers pledging their allegiance to the Emirs in the presence of the Governors and the modern day State. The skill in horsemanship was tremendous as the surge of horsemen galloped up to the Emirs. I passed my congratulations to Nigerian Muslims on the Sallah (the Eid El Fitr).
Nigeria is indeed justly proud of its traditions. But energetic efforts also need to be made- as some of the Governors are doing- to modernise and look forward. Providing young people with the modern education and opportunities they need for jobs is a key challenge.
Posted at 16:40 28 September 2009 by Bob Dewar | Comments[0]
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