The 2024 Nzem Berom Riyom/Aboro which held today Thursday 25th April, 2024 will be recorded as a historic event that brought together Berom illustrious Sons and Daughters from Riyom District, Bachi District all in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Aboro in Sanga LGA Kaduna State, Berom across the Nation and well-wishers.
The triumphant arrival of His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, CFR the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs who was accompanied by Traditional Rulers across the Berom Nation herald the colourful event which held at the Football Field of Government Secondary School Riyom.
Gbong Gwom Jos in his remarks consoled with the People over the insecurity that bedeviled the Area and State and urged the People not to be weary of praying to God for divine intervention at all times.
He said though the Berom Nation has been facing security challenges, it is imperative to be grateful to God all the time no matter the situation.
He charged the people to turn away from their obnoxious ways and embrace God.
He harped on the need for the People to remain united irrespective of their political and religious inclinations.
The Dagwom Rwey (District Head) of Riyom, His Royal Highness Da Samuel Jok expressed delight over the occasion which he described as historic. He appreciated the Citizens for their commitment towards a better and greater Berom Nation.
Deputy Governor of Plateau State Ngo Josephine Piyo who spoke through a Representative, Senator Pam Mwadkon, former Senate Minority Leader Sen. Simon Mwadkwon/Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the 2024 Nzem Berom Cultural Festival, Da Dachollom Jambol Chairman Berom Elders Forum, Da Gyang Dudu President Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO),The Transition Implementation Committee Chairman Riyom Local Government Council/Chairman Nzem Berom Riyom/Aboro Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Hon. Sati Shuwa, Rt. Hon. Timothy Dantong former Deputy Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Da Silas Bot, Commissioner of Higher Education Plateau State Dr. Kachollom Gang, Member Federal House of Representatives Hon. Engr. Dalyop Fom Chollom in their separate remarks lauded the initiative of celebrating Nzem Berom and urged the Citizens to be more united and always protect the interest of the Berom Nation.
They promised to always work for the collective interest of the Berom Nation.
Cultural Dance Groups across the the Local Government and Aboro thrilled the Guests with their live performances.
Special prayer for peace and bumper harvest was made by Rev. John Nash even as the Gbong Gwom Jos poured royal blessings on the People and Berom Land to prosper.
Highlights of the event were the official launching of the tree planting Campaign by the Royal Father His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Medical Outreach, paying of royal homage by all Districts to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Acha Pounding Competition.
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