His Royal Highness, the Emir of Keffi, Alh. (Dr.) Shehu Chindo Yamusa III who was represented by Alh. Shamshudeen Maikasuwa, the (Fakachin Keffi) District Head of Keffi Town, delivered traditional lectures to the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the Magaji Dan Yamusa NYSC permanent orientation camp, keffi.
The Royal Father described Keffi and Nasarawa state as a place for peaceful coexistence. He said corps members should not have any fear about the security of their lives and properties. He admonished the corps members to respect the cultures and traditions of their host communities. Moreso, that the State is open to business collaborations and development.
Alh. Maikasuwa, in his lecture, briefed the Corps members about the history of Keffi people’s cultural heritage, beliefs, norms and values. He admonished the Corps members to disregard all the negative notions they must have heard about Keffi people.
Speaking further, he admonished the Corps members to interact freely with the good people of Nasarawa State. He equally enjoined them that Nasarawa people are relatively peaceful, hospitable and accommodating. Furthermore he encouraged them to emulate their predecessors who in the past have contributed positively to the development of their respective host Communities through collective and individual developmental projects.
Alh. Maikasuwa also informed the Corps members that Nasarawa people are very ready and willing to give out their daughters in marriage to any man of unquestionable character irrespective of his culture and belief. And he prayed for divine protection upon them throughout their stay in Nasarawa State.
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