The 2018 edition of the biggest Cultural Festival in Plateau State, Nzem
Berom culminated with a grand finaly at Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos. on Friday 11th May, 2018
The event hosted by Berom Educational & Cultural Organization (BECO)
had the theme “Berom: Irresistible Land, People, Culture and
Agricultural Economy”
Plateau State Governor was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Sonni
Tyoden. Prof. Tyoden said the government will continue to consolidate on
the return of peace. He commended the Berom nation for her commitment
to peace building on the Plateau and peaceful festival.
The event had in attendance the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports
Development, Barr. Solomon Selcap Dalung, illustrious sons/daughters of
the Berom Nation, Traditional Leaders and dance groups who spiced up the
events with their performances. Chairman of the 2018 Nzem Berom, Senator David Mark who was represented
by the former Minister of Interior, Hon. Abba Moro appreciated the Berom
Nation for giving him the opportunity to be the Chairman of the event.
He eulogized the resilience, peaceful and industrious dispositions of
the Berom.
The Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs, Da
Jacob Gyang Buba, OFR welcomed and appreciated those who graced the
occasion. He challenged the Federal Government to increase security for
people of the Middle Belt as they are vulnerable to incessant attacks as
they are being threatened and killed on daily basis. He urged the
traditional rulers to ensure they curb the growing cases of cultism,
drug abuse and other criminal acts.
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba conferred Traditional Titles on the following;
1. Da Yohanna Dang as ‘Dalo Berom’
2. Da Stephen Dusu Lodam as ‘Gwom Badu Berom’
3. Da Patrick Dung Pwajok as ‘Gwom Jik Berom’
4. Air Commodore (Rtr) Da Ishaku Gang Mwadkon as ‘Gbong Suga Berom’
5. Justice Ibrahim Auta Ndahi as ‘Turakin Jos’
6. Ngo Florence Baku Jambol as ‘Suga Beha Berom’
7. AIG Moh’d Hamisu Ali (Rtr) as ‘Makaman Jos’
8. Lt. Gen. Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro (Rtr), CFR, Mni as ‘Jaraman Jos’
9. Elder Pozo Philip Yakubu as ‘Walin Jos’
10. Malam Nyang Chaimang as ‘Jakadan Jos’
