President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Nasir Idris.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the President will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the special guest of honour.
The festival is one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events.
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It is staged by the riverside of the historic Matan Fada, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
Over the years, the festival had contributed significantly to the economy of the state, while also promoting the social and cultural heritage of Argungu and its environ, as well as Kebbi State in general
President Tinubu is expected back to Abuja at the end of the event on Saturday.
