Bauchi State Ministry for culture and Tourism has appreciated Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his commitment of reviving the state tourism sector for the development of the state.
The State Commissioner Ministry of Culture and Tourism Abdul Hassan made the commendation at the side line of Cross Overnight event “Burn Fire” held at Yankari Game Reserve, Alkaleri local government Area.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Liyatu M Gayus said the annual event symbolizes the history of Yankari to bid fire well to the outgoing year and celebrate the new year.
He said Yankari Game Reserve has been uplifted to international standard by the present administration in the area of security, Game viewing, Wikki Warm Spring, Accomodations, water, light among others.
Abdul Hassan cautioned youths to refrain from abusing the new year festivities that go against cultural heritage of the state.
In his welcome address, the General Manager, Yankari Game Reserve, Alhaji Muhammad Ladan disclosed that Governor Bala Mohammed has reconstructed the dilapidated hotel rooms in the resort, saying efforts are on top gear by the State government to solarize Yankari Game Reserve.
Also speaking at the event, the State Commissioner of Education, Dr Jamila Muhammad Dahiru called on the people to pray for the leaders especially state governor to have wisdom in piloting the affairs of the state for more meaningful development in the new year.
In their separate remarks, participants at the event, Abdurahaman from Keffi, Nasarawa state and Amina Abdullahi from Ningi Local government described the annual fire night as culturally motivated activity that brings different ethnicity together.
