Ahead of the historic coronation and presentation of first class staff of office to the 29th Hama Bachama of Bachama Kingdom in Adamawa state, Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila, the Main Organising Committee (MOC) has said that the event which is set to hold on 23rd December, 2020, will be marked with a difference.
According to MOC, the coronation ceremony which is scheduled to hold at Makwada square, will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people and promote peace and unity amongst communities.
Speaking at a world press conference organised by the Committee and held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Press Center in Yola on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee, Chief Joel Hamajoda Madaki, said that the Committee is set to organise a befitting coronation ceremony.
Chief Madaki who is the Chief Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, appreciated the Governor for fulfilling his promise of giving approval to the selection of the Hama Bachama by the kingmakers and coronation/presentation of official staff of office without delay.
The Chairman told newsmen that the Bwatiye race has a rich cultural heritage and that the ceremony calls for its display to the admiration of teeming visitors, calling on all District Heads and Title Holders of Bachama Traditional Council, Sons and Daughters of Bwatiye race to come out well dressed in their traditional attire.
He added that Bwatiye people are known for their peace and hospitality, and that the occasion will serve as opportunity to change the negative narrative bestowed on their people by those who view them from different perspective.
According to him, Bwatiye people will maintain peace and order during and after the occasion as well as extend hands of fellowship to their visitors, and thanked friends and well wishers of the kingdom whose thoughts and prayers were with them at the selection process which lasted.
Chief Joel Hamajoda Madaki noted that they are not oblivious of the fact that the society has entered the second wave of Covid -19, and however pleaded with all and sundry to observe Covid-19 protocol especially as regards to the use of face marks and social distancing during the occasion.
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