Tinubu vsits Kebbi to commission projects, attend 61st Argungu Fishing Festival

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid a one-day working visit to Kebbi State where he commissioned key infrastructure projects and attended the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.

During the visit, Tinubu inaugurated several projects executed by the Kebbi State Government under Governor Nasir Idris, describing them as critical to economic growth and improved livelihoods in the state.

The President later proceeded to Argungu town to serve as Special Guest of Honour at the internationally recognised fishing festival, which draws participants and tourists from across Nigeria and beyond.

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The Argungu Fishing Festival, first held in 1934, is one of Nigeria’s most prominent cultural events, featuring traditional fishing competitions, cultural displays, music, wrestling and other indigenous sporting activities. The event symbolises unity, heritage preservation and community development in the region.

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Speaking at the ceremony, Tinubu commended the people of Kebbi for sustaining the festival over decades, noting that cultural tourism remains vital to national development and economic  diversification.

The visit underscores the Federal Government’s continued engagement with states on infrastructure delivery and the promotion of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.

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