…Marks 61st Independence Day in style
By Arowosola Ibironke, Abuja
The Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhamed Busra Ali has advocated for stronger economic ties between Nigeria and Sudan to enhance production and overall development of the citizens of both countries.
The ambassador said this in Abuja at a cultural event recently organised by the embassy to celebrate the 61st Independence Day anniversary of Sudan.
Ibrahim said Nigeria and Sudan enjoyed years of fruitful relationships because both countries had consistently supported each other in times of need. He said some of the reason the embassy decided to organize the cultural show was to further strengthen the relationship and also explore each other’s rich cultural diversity.
According to Ibrahim, the cultural event was one of the activities put together by the embassy to celebrate the Sudan’s national day, bring about cooperation between the embassy and the Sudanese community in Abuja as well as celebrate the long term relationship between Nigeria and Sudan
He added that the cultural event was organized to showcase some of the country’s culture to Nigeria adding that despite the strong relationship between Nigeria and the Sudan, Nigeria do not know much about Sudan’s culture
Also speaking, Secretary to the embassy, Muhammad Yousif said the cultural show was tactically organized to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Sudan. He added that the cultural troupe known as Sudanese Camirata band consists of 12 members and has been performing since 1997 in over 50 countries.
In his remarks, the Director General of National Gallery of Art, Abdullahi Muku commended the effort of the embassy and the performance of the cultural troupe. He also requested that other embassies in Nigeria should incorporate cultural dances in celebrating their country’s national day to showcase their culture.
Dignitaries who graced the occasion include; the Director General of National Gallery of Art, Mr. Abdullahi Muku, Deputy Director, North Central Zone, Mrs. Ngozi John Uyah, Chancellor, Enterprise University, Angel David.
Others are diplomats, academicians, stakeholders in the art and culture industry, ambassadors from embassy of south Sudan, Libya, Chad, Cameroon, Japan, Algeria amongst others
