Hundreds of people especially Fulani on Tuesday gathered at Trade Fair complex in Gusau, Zamfara State capital for the annual Fulani sharo festivities reintroduced by Governor Bello Matawalle.
Matawalle said the festival was reintroduced to as part of the conflict resolution technique adding that the festivity would bring harmony and ensure cordial relationship of people from all tribes.
Governor Matawalle, his deputy Barrister Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, arrived at the venue of the event clad in typical Fulani attire and holding stick. Top government functionaries also attended.
Dozen local musicians trooped to the venue of event to entertain the guests. The Fulani expressed confidence that the event would bond people and would be a turning point in the inter-ethnic relationship in the state.
Earlier, Governor Matawalle noted that the ongoing peace accord so far has given the Fulani in the state the confidence that the present administration is sincere in its resolve to uphold its own part of the bargain.
“The sharo festival is to ensure that every aggrieved party will forgive one another for a clean slate in Zamfara State. And I have much confidence that our initiative is paying off as our rural dwellers can testify to what I’m saying,” he added.
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