Taraba Govt. to enlist Sungki Yandang Carnival in State’s Festivals Calendar – Hon. Nagombe
Daniel Mtindiga, Jalingo.
Taraba State Government under the Leadership of Governor Agbu Kefas is set to enlist the Sungki Yandang Carnival into the Taraba State Festivals’ Calendar.
The Commissioner, Taraba State Ministry of Heritage and Eco-Tourism, Rev. Hon. Joseph Titus Nagombe disclosed this while speaking at the event of the 2025 Sungki Yandang Carnival organized by the Sanwi Chiefdom under the ruler ship of HRH Pastor (Dr.) DAA – Haniel Hinlewheni Banti.
Hon. Nagombe maintained that, culture is a beautiful and significant pillar that helps in promoting peace, unity and cohesion among a people and nation hence, the need to uplift it in the best way possible.
Hon Joseph Titus Nagombe
He revealed that, hitherto, Taraba State only had about two/three recognized Carnivals but as at last year, three (3) more Carnivals including that of the Jukun, Jen and Mambila respectively, were enlisted into the State’s Calendar, adding that, the Sungki Yandang Carnival would equally be enlisted this year.
He however, applauded the Yandang Nation for upholding peace and unity over the years and charged them to remain the good and hospitable people they have been even as he urged them to continue to support the Gov. Kefas led administration to attract more development to their community for the common good of all the Yandang people.
