Nasarawa: Eggon troupe takes centre stage at North Central unity carnival’s grand finale
The ancient city of Sisinbaki in Wamba local government area of Nasarawa State and the ancestral home of the member representing Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts at green chamber, Dr. Jeremiah Umaru, ACA,ACTI, came alive as the 9th North Central Carnival of peace and unity came to an end on Friday.
The carnival powered by Rep. Umaru, celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the various tribes from the Federal constituency and its neighbouring communities from within the North Central part of the country leaving a lasting impression on indigents, residents, participants and spectators alike.
The Sisinbaki Play Ground venue of the event was a vivid display of traditional splendour as different social groups and associations adorned their finest traditional attires, creating a great kaleidoscope of vibrant colours.
Also, it featured electrifying dancing competition from various clans alongside masquerade displays within the constituency.
Ablaku dance troupe of the Eggon ethnic group in Nasarawa State won the Cultural Dance Competition with their captivating performances that left the in-person and online audiences in awe, cementing the event as an unforgettable celebration
The Ablaku troupe saw off competition from dance troupes of other ethnic groups in Akwanga/Nassarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency to emerge as champions and received one million Naira and cow as prizes.
The dance troupe of the Women-Wing of RICUDA came second and received ₦750,000 and a cow as prizes, while a dance troupe of the Mada ethnic group secured the third position and received ₦500,000 and a cow as prizes.
Other troupes who participated in the dance competition also received a consolation prize of ₦250,000 each.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Umaru expressed his delight at the carnival’s success. “As we come together as a people, let us remember that our culture is not just a reflection of our past but also a beacon for our future. It invites us to embrace our uniqueness while celebrating shared values of love, unity, respect, and compassion.
“I urge us all to embark on to replicate this act of organising cultural carnival within our communities so that our culture will not go into extinction, we are here to support our people in making sure that our cultural values are preserved” he said.
The event had in attendance dignitaries from all walks of life, traditional rulers, social groups, and people from the Diaspora reinforcing the success of the carnival as a symbol of unity and cultural pride.
