” We are well prepared to show case our culture, says Aren Eggon.
Mr Linus Kasai Kingi, Curator, National Museum Jos, Plateau State said that Eggon nation from Nasarawa State will be a Culture of Focus during the May 18th 2025 International Museum Day in Jos, Plateau State.
The Curator, who is the Deputy Director, National Commission for Museums and Monuments ( NCMM) made this known when he led other management team of the Museum to visit Aren Eggon, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku ( Rtd) in his palace today in Nassarawa Eggon LGA .
According to him, the Eggon Nation is one of the prominent ethnic groups that indicated interest for the upcoming International Museum Day in Jos.
“Eggon cultutre will be the Culture of Focus at the International Museum Day in Jos,” he said
Kingi appreciated the Aren Eggon and President, Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA), Mr Mandy David Abuluya among other stakeholders for the warm reception accorded to him and his team.
The Curator also said that Eggon nation is one of the ethnic nationalities that contributed positively to the development of culture in the country.
” We are here at the instance of the Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments.
” The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in Nigeria is responsible for the preservation, promotion, and development of the nation’s cultural heritage.
“Through the collection, documentation, conservation, and presentation of national cultural properties for education, enlightenment, and entertainment.,” he said
The Curator urged Nigerians to ensure that they preserve their cultural heritage and values to promote unity and peace in the country.
He assured Eggon nation of NCMM’s support towards the establishment of Museum in Nassarawa-Eggon.
Responding, the Aren Eggon, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku ( Rtd), appreciated the Curator and his team for the visit and assured of the Eggon nation readiness to show case its rich culture during the upcoming International Museum Day.
The Aren Eggon, who spoke through the District Head of Wakama, Chief Adams Makka Nangba said Eggon nation has a complete culture.
” Even before civilization, we knew how to make wave clothes to wear, how to make pots to cook our foods,
” We have our architectural design to build our houses like wise our tradition stool is called Aren Eggon, so we have complete culture,” he said.
The Aren Eggon appreciated them for giving Eggon nation a chance to display its culture at the upcoming International Museum Day.
” I want to thank you so much because you said you want to give Eggon people a chance at the International Day of Museum,” he said
The first class traditional leader assured of Eggon nation readiness to continue to preserve its cultural heritage and values.
” We don’t want to loose our culture, we will continue to preserve and protect our culture for our children and those yet unborn,” he said.
The Aren Eggon, was represented by HRH, Aren Eggon Error, Alhaji Usman Hudu Maikeffi.
On his part, Mr Mandy David Abuluya, the ECDA President while speaking with newsmen said that ECDA under his leadership would do everything humanly possible to promote the culture of Eggon nation at all times.
He said promotion of Eggon culture would also promote unity and peace among Eggon people and their neighbours.
He appreciated the Curator and his team for the visit while assuring of synergy and collaboration with them for the preservation of Eggon culture.
It would be reported that the event had in attendance District Heads of Eggon nation, members of ECDA, Members of Eggon Culture and Artifacts Committee among others.