The sponsor of the just concluded Sardauna Students Cultural Carnival which took place at the Taraba University, Prince Danjuma K. Adda has called on authorities to provide more platforms for youth to showcase their talents and cultural heritage.
The carnival, which brought together young people from across the Mambilla Plateau in a colorful celebration of tradition, creativity, and unity, was held under the theme “Celebrating Culture, Inspiring the Future.”
Speaking at the event, Prince Adda emphasized the importance of empowering the younger generation to preserve and promote cultural identity.
“It is high time we give our youth the opportunity to reach greater heights,” he said. “They must be allowed to showcase their creativity and cultural pride. I am someone who believes strongly in the promotion of our heritage.”
Prince Adda also expressed optimism about the future of the Mambilla Plateau, calling for unity and a rejection of division and societal vices.
“Religious and ethnic differences should not divide us,” he stated. “Instead, they should serve as a source of strength and unity.”
One of the highlights of the carnival was the Unity Pledge signed by the students. The pledge reaffirmed their commitment to peace and development while rejecting any forces that seek to destabilize the region.
“May our ancestors fight those who fight against the progress of the Mambilla Plateau,” the students declared in a symbolic oath.
The Sardauna Students Cultural Carnival featured traditional dances, music, exhibitions, and a vibrant display of local fashion and crafts. Organizers say the event will become an annual celebration aimed at strengthening cultural values and inspiring future leaders.
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Also speaking, Harrison Titon, who described the carnival as the first of its kind for the area, said it demonstrated that unity among the different groups could spur growth for the Mambilla Plateau, stating that. “This programme is for our unity and to make us remember our culture.”
Also speaking on behalf of the local council chairman, a council representative urged continued unity, saying: “In unity, we will achieve greater things and herald the much-desired growth to the council.”
On his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, who reviewed the cultural dances and performances, told participants that the region’s traditional dances bind the Mambilla Plateau communities and must be preserved.
He also highlighted the area’s tourism attractions and called for cultural tourism and cultural studies to be given greater emphasis in schools, arguing that “a people without culture are people without a soul.”
