The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency Chief (Hon.) Thomas Ereyitomi, has commended the Arewa community in Warri for their harmonious coexistence with the people of Warri.
Ereyitomi made the commendation during the median edition of Arewa Day celebration in Warri, where he was honored with the title Madugu of Arewa Warri and Environ, Delta State.
The federal lawmaker pledged to continue assisting the Arewa community and urged them to maintain peace to attract development.
Presenting a humanitarian award on behalf of the Arewa community and turbaning of the member representing Warri Federal consistency, Sarkin Hausawa of Warri and Environ Adamu Muhammed Sanusi thanked the Federal lawmaker for his continuous contribution to the growth and development of the Arewa community.
Also speaking the chairman Hausa Quarter Warri , Danjuma Mohammed disclosed that the Arewa Day celebration is a day to appreciate their host communities and individuals.
He added that the ideals of Arewa day and Awards are hinged on the virtues of ethno-religious cum socio-cultural mutual tolerance, as the foundation for national peace, unity, and prosperity.
For his part Vice chairman of Hausa Quarter, Hamisu Safiyanu said Arewa Day celebration is also referred to as the Arewa Festival , a day to celebrate the culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship of Northern Nigeria across 19 states.
He said the day will now be celebrated in Warri annually like other parts of the country and thanked the member representing Warri federal constituency for making the event memorable .
Others who spoke included the DG of Arewa community development support ,Mohammed Mecadulawa and a former civil Commissioner in Delta State , Mr Vincent Uduaghan congratulated Chief Thomas Ereyitomi the Madugu of Arewa Warri and Environ ,stressing that he deserved the title following his support to the Arewa community.
The Arewa Day celebration featured Wasan Koroso performance, launching, cutting of cake amongst others
Dignitaries present at the maiden Arewa Day celebration included a representative of the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III , Chief Wilson Olley , former member representing Okpe sapele and Uvwie federal constituency,Hon Efe Afe , Chief Vincent Okudolor amongst others
