From Tom Garba, Yola
The Lamido of Adamawa, Barkindo Mustafa, has said that the attacks carried out against Bachama communities in Adamawa were not carried out by the Fulani people in the state.
Mustafa made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the Monidafe Photo Studio in Yola.
Mustafa, who was represented by Alhaji Inuwa Baba-Paris, District Head of Jimeta, said that the closest ethnic group to the Fulani people in the state were the Bachama.
He said there was no basis for the two ethnic nationalities to fight each another due to their long historical ties.
The paramount ruler urged every community in the state to embrace tolerance and harmonious relationship.
He advised residents to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) at the INEC offices.
Mustafa announced that 38,000 PVCs were waiting to be collected at the various INEC offices in the state.
He commended the Monidafe family for sustaining their family business of photography, calling on the people of Jimeta and Yola to support the business, adding that the family was a bridge builder for peaceful coexistence.
Mustafa, while eulogising the Monidafe family for maintaining cordial relationship with the people of Yola and Jimeta, announced that their father was the first photographer in Yola.
In his remark, Mr Sunday Monidafe, father to Mr Stephan Monidafe, chief executive officer of the studio, said that the business symbolised heritage from his grandfather.
He recalled that his late father, Onome Modidafe who came from Burutu in Delta in 1950 snapped the first shot in 1952.
He expressed happiness in the manner his son decided to inherit his grandfather’s business.
He said that the family had become indigenes of Adamawa.
He also said that the family has enjoyed the good will of the Lamido family and a host of many others within Jimeta-Yola metropolis.
Mr Stephan Monidafe, CEO of the company said that he would add value to the photo industry. and encourage entrepreneurship among the youth.
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