Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has organised a sports and cultural festival in his hometown, Anchuna, Zangon Kataf LGA in Kaduna.

The event, organised in partnership with Indomie Nigeria, featured a marathon race, five-a-side football matches for boys and girls, archery, wrestling.

The festival also featured a song rendition competition involving men’s and women’s choirs from various church denominations across the Ikulu chiefdom in the area.

Mr Kukah explained during the event that the aim was to restore happiness among his people following the senseless killings across the country.

He said the event was designed to bring the community together to work collectively toward restoring the peace and communal life they once enjoyed.

“The initiative will bring laughter to the faces of the affected community members and in the long run, help them to forget their sorrows.

“Given its significance, subsequently the event will be organised during the Christmas and Easter seasons,” he said.

Senator Sunday Katung (APC Kaduna South), said that the sports and cultural festival would unite the people.

According to Mr Katung, the people of Southern Kaduna are hospitable, stressing the need for peaceful coexistence toward building a vibrant society for all.

At the end of the event, cash prizes were given to individuals and groups that excelled, while other participants received consolation prizes. 

(NAN)