ETSU NUPE LEADS 2026 SALLAH DURBAR IN BIDA TO PRESERVE NUPE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Thousands of residents, visitors, and dignitaries gathered in Bida as the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, led the 2026 Sallah Durbar in Bida, marking the successful conclusion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The annual Durbar, held to preserve and promote Nupe cultural heritage, featured colourful cultural displays, traditional horse riding, and a royal procession of title holders led by the Etsu Nupe. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba, Member representing Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, APC National Vice Chairman (North Central), Hon. Mu'azu Bawa Rijau, Chairman of Bida Local Government Council, Hon. Usman Muhammad Manko, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Bagana, and Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Suleiman Umar.