US EditionArgungu Festival Signals Return of Stability in Kebbi – Tinubu
The 61st Argungu Festival drew 40,000 attendees amid improved security, with fishermen competing for prizes including cars and cash, signaling regional stability and cultural revival.
- On Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attended the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival's grand finale and pledged to sustain the event to promote unity, peace, and agriculture.
- The UNESCO-listed festival had been suspended for six years due to regional insecurity and funding shortages, but officials said improved security and federal-state collaboration enabled its return.
- Abubakar Usman won the grand contest with a 59kg catch and received 2 saloon cars plus N1 million, while several athletes collapsed and were rushed to hospital on Friday.
- The Federal Government pledged support for Kebbi farmers and fishermen, identified irrigation around Ilela in Sokoto to support agriculture, and commissioned a new Secretariat with capacity for 25,000 civil servants.
- Dating back to 1934, the festival helps maintain peace and boosts Kebbi's economy, UNESCO says, as it draws international visitors and promotes shared cultural practices.
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Scenes From 2026 Edition Of Argungu Fishing Festival
The 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival held in Kebbi State, attracting participants and visitors from across Nigeria and beyond. The festival, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, remains a major gathering that celebrates fishing traditions and the rich heritage of Kebbi State. Held along the historic Matan Fada riverside in Argungu town, it featured many activities including boat racing, dur…
Argungu festival signals return of stability in Kebbi – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said the return of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival reflects improved security and stability in Kebbi State and neighbouring states. Tinubu spoke at the grand finale of the 61st edition of the festival held in Argungu, noting that the large turnout and organisation of the event indicated renewed public confidence in safety. He said the Federal Government would continue efforts to address i…
Argungu Festival: A Return to Tradition Amidst Modern Challenges
The Argungu International Fishing Festival returned, attracting thousands, including Nigeria's President Tinubu, to celebrate local traditions amidst security challenges. The annual event, featuring fishing competitions and cultural displays, symbolizes unity and resilience, fortifying the local economy while contending with national security issues.
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