Mallam Umar described the event as an opportunity to reconnect with brothers and sisters that share same root in Nigeria.He commended the Igbos in Sokoto for maintaining cordial relationship with other tribes in the state through trade, farming and other day-to-day human endeavours.
On his part, the President General of Igbo Community in Sokoto State, Chief Donald Chukwu, was full of appreciation as he highlighted the cordial relationship that had existed between the Igbo community and the good people of Sokoto, which he said made them to feel at home always. He also thanked the invited guests for attending the occasion which featured the display of different Igbo culture and traditions.
The event was attended by the Governor of Sokoto State, represented by the Commissioner in the Ministry of Information, Aqibu Dalhatu; deputy PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon Sagir Attahiru Bafarawa; and three Special Advisers – Professor Rabiu Bello Alkali, Hon Nafiu Bello Basakkwace and Hon Shafiq Ibrahim.
It was also attended by Chairman NYCN Sokoto, Yakubu Abubakar; Alh Kasimu Ummarun Kwabo; Alh Sidi Bello; Alh Ibrahim Ubandoma and Yahaya Kure, among others.