Aren Eggon Inaugurates Committee to Preserve Eggon Culture and Tradition

The Aren Eggon, Retired Justice Ahmed Alaku, has taken a significant step towards preserving Eggon culture and tradition by inaugurating a 22-man Committee on Eggon Culture and Artifacts. This committee’s primary task is to develop a framework for the preservation, promotion, and protection of Eggon culture and tradition.

At the inauguration ceremony held at his palace in Nasarawa Eggon, Justice Alaku emphasized the importance of collective commitment towards safeguarding Eggon traditions, customs, and artifacts. He expressed optimism that the committee’s efforts will not only enrich Eggon cultural heritage but also foster unity, understanding, and national pride among the Eggon people and beyond.

Key Objectives of the Committee

Preserve Eggon Cultural Legacy: Ensure the preservation of Eggon culture and tradition for future generations
Promote Eggon Culture: Encourage interest in Eggon culture among others
Foster Unity and National Pride: Promote unity, understanding, and national pride among the Eggon people

In addition to the Committee on Eggon Culture and Artifacts, an 8-man integration and harmonization committee was also inaugurated to form an indivisible organization for Eggon Youth. This move follows the dissolution of Eggon Youth Movement and Eggon Youth Wing, which were plagued by crises.

The monarch emphasized the need for unity, peace, and progress among Eggon Youth, urging committee members to work collectively towards achieving common objectives.

Committee Response

Chairman of the Committee on Eggon Culture and Artifacts, Mr. Sunday Namo, and Chairman of the Integration and Harmonization Committee, Mr. David Yerima, expressed gratitude to the paramount ruler for entrusting them with the task and pledged their commitment to achieving the set goals.