{"id":156039,"date":"2025-03-21T15:35:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/bauchi-govt-approves-emirate-councils-decision-to-postpone-2025-sallah-durbar"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:50:40","slug":"bauchi-govt-approves-emirate-councils-decision-to-postpone-2025-sallah-durbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/bauchi-govt-approves-emirate-councils-decision-to-postpone-2025-sallah-durbar","title":{"rendered":"Bauchi Govt approves Emirate Council\u2019s decision to postpone 2025 Sallah durbar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Bauchi State Government has approved the Bauchi Emirate Council\u2019s decision to postpone the 2025 Sallah Durbar Festival.<\/p>\n<p>The government expressed disappointment over the lack of prior engagement but reiterated its respect for the Emirate\u2019s authority and commitment to preserving the state\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Friday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, clarified that the decision was made independently by the Emirate Council without prior consultation with the state government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Sallah Durbar Festival is a cornerstone of Bauchi\u2019s rich cultural heritage, bringing together residents, visitors, and tourists from across Nigeria and beyond,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the government had already made extensive security and logistical preparations to ensure a successful celebration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNonetheless, out of deep respect for the traditional institution and its leadership, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, has reluctantly approved the Emirate Council\u2019s request,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>While expressing disappointment over the lack of prior engagement on such a significant decision, the government reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Emirate to uphold and preserve Bauchi\u2019s cultural traditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Bauchi State Government deeply regrets any inconvenience this last-minute postponement may have caused to residents and esteemed guests who had planned to attend the event,\u201d Gidado added.<\/p>\n<p>He assured that steps would be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future, particularly on matters of cultural importance that affect the people and the state\u2019s image.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Bauchi State Government has approved the Bauchi Emirate Council\u2019s decision to postpone the 2025 Sallah Durbar Festival. The government expressed disappointment over the lack of prior engagement but reiterated its respect for the Emirate\u2019s authority and commitment to preserving the state\u2019s cultural heritage. 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