Toto agog as TODA Holds Maiden Carnival Day, The Essence was To Strengthen Peaceful Coexistence – Alhaji Maikaya Reveals
Stakeholders and people of Toto in the Toto local government area on Wednesday gathered to showcase their rich cultural heritage and proved to the world that the much clamoring peace has finally returned had been put into practice by various ethnic groups in the area.
The National President, Toto Development Association (TODA), His Excellency, Alhaji Dr. Muhammed Musa Maikaya, explained that the Maiden Annual Carnival Day and Award Presentation organized by the association was part of concerted efforts by the stakeholders to strengthen Peaceful Coexistence in the Area and the State at large.
Maikaya who is a former governorship aspirant said Culture as the total way of life of people needed to be preserved for generations yet unborn.
He noted that tolerance and peaceful coexistence are also strengthened through Cultural Carnival, pointing out that the people of the Area were blessed with rich cultural heritage.
The Ciroma of Toto who doubles as Chairman Maikaya Development, Foundation, stressed that TODA as a body was out to promote the culture of the Area and the State at large, calling on all and sundry to do their best at contributing to the development of the society.
“The importance of culture cannot be reemphasized in our society that’s why Cultural development is one of the cardinal objectives of TODA
“Culture provides social and Economic benefit, increases tolerance among the various tribes
“Culture provides an opportunity for the people to come together, it enhances the quality of life and also increases the overall well-being of both individuals and the community as a whole
“TODA has taken the responsibility to host the first Cultural Carnival in this Area and we are not relenting efforts at promoting our cultural heritage
“This is something we feel needs to be done – reviving our cultural heritage because the society needs it now than ever,” he said.
The TODA National President appreciated the State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule for according attention to the peace of the people of the area, stressing that Governor Sule’s leadership style was worth emulating.
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Alhaji Maikaya described the Governor as a man of impeccable character, urging him to sustain his developmental strides in the State.
The Former Nasarawa State Governorship aspirant charged the people not to allow their natural differences to divide them, calling on them to take advantage of such differences and better the society with it.
“We may be speaking different languages, we may have different cultures, we may wear different attires but we can stay united and achieve great things together
“In our diversity, there’s strength, beauty, hope, in our diversity, we can coexist peacefully, seeking the good of others”
He said there was room for improvement in a subsequent edition of the TODA Cultural Carnival and appreciated members of the Association for their contributions to making the event a success.
Alhaji Mohammed Musa Maikaya added that the recipients of the TODA 2021 Award of Excellence were people that have contributed in no small measure to the Area, State, and the Nation at large, development, calling on them to continue their good works.
The event featured Cultural displays and Award Presentations to deserving individuals.
