The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to the preservation, protection and promotion of the cultural heritage of Nigerians.
The minister gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy call on the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Abdullahi, on Saturday in Yauri Local Government, Kebbi state.
The minister was in Yauri to attend the 2020 Annual Regatta and Cultural Festival in Yauri.
The minister said that government would continue to take seriously the issue of culture and heritage in the country, saying “that is why we are here today.
“We believe that our culture and heritage date back to several centuries and whatever can be done to preserve, protect and promote our culture and heritage the Federal Government is prepared to support.
“That is why I am here your Royal Highness to witness the famous Yauri Boat Regatta and cultural festival so that we can showcase to the whole world our cultural heritage.
“I have heard about the Regatta and cultural festival in Yauri, but I have never been able to attend any one.
“And I want to seize this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Governor of Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, who facilitated our coming here today,” Mohammed said.
