GOVERNOR SANI BELLO LAUDS KEBBI GOVT. FOR RESUSCITATING ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL

Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors' Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello Saturday joined other prominent Nigerians including the Senate President Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan , Ministers, State Governors and Traditional Rulers in Argungu, Kebbi State for the closing ceremony of the 2020 International Argungu Fishing festival.

The event which started on the eleventh of this month culminated Saturday the 14th of this month with the presentation of gifts to winners of different activities including Motor Rally, Traditional wrestling, Goat skinning, swimming and boat Regatta.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello who presented gifts to the winners of the quiz competition, Acknowledged that the competition brought out the best in participants and encouraged the winners to do more to come tops in their next outing.

He then commended the Kebbi State government for organising the fishing and cultural festival, describing it as an international historical event that will project the culture of the people to the outside world, as well as attract economic attention.

The President of the Senate and guest of honour, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan said despite the security challenges the governor took a bold step by organising the festival an indication that the fight against insecurity is a success.

The Senate President however expressed concern over the about fourteen million out of School Children in the North and called on good spirited individuals to join hands with government to address the issue.

He appreciated Kebbi State Governor for his efforts in rice production and consequently contribution to the national policy on food security.

Highlight of the event was the display of fishes and presentation of prizes to winners.

The biggest fish catch was 78kilogram by Abubakar Ya'u of Augi local government Area in Argungu emirate council of Kebbi State.

He was presented with gifts including Cash, ticket to Mecca and cars.

The event which was last observed in 2004 attracted the then Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana, Benin Republic and Nigerien Leaders as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
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#2020festival #2020Kebbifestival https:///5eCAzeNFKt

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GOVERNOR SANI BELLO LAUDS KEBBI GOVT. FOR RESUSCITATING ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL

Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors' Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello Saturday joined other prominent Nigerians including the Senate President Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan , Ministers, State Governors and Traditional Rulers in Argungu, Kebbi State for the closing ceremony of the 2020 International Argungu Fishing festival.

The event which started on the eleventh of this month culminated Saturday the 14th of this month with the presentation of gifts to winners of different activities including Motor Rally, Traditional wrestling, Goat skinning, swimming and boat Regatta.

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello who presented gifts to the winners of the quiz competition, Acknowledged that the competition brought out the best in participants and encouraged the winners to do more to come tops in their next outing.

He then commended the Kebbi State government for organising the fishing and cultural festival, describing it as an international historical event that will project the culture of the people to the outside world, as well as attract economic attention.

The President of the Senate and guest of honour, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan said despite the security challenges the governor took a bold step by organising the festival an indication that the fight against insecurity is a success.

The Senate President however expressed concern over the about fourteen million out of School Children in the North and called on good spirited individuals to join hands with government to address the issue.

He appreciated Kebbi State Governor for his efforts in rice production and consequently contribution to the national policy on food security.

Highlight of the event was the display of fishes and presentation of prizes to winners.

The biggest fish catch was 78kilogram by Abubakar Ya'u of Augi local government Area in Argungu emirate council of Kebbi State.

He was presented with gifts including Cash, ticket to Mecca and cars.

The event which was last observed in 2004 attracted the then Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana, Benin Republic and Nigerien Leaders as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State
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.. #Argungu2020 #ArgunguFishing #ArgunguInternationalfishing #Kebbiculturalfestival #culturalfestival2020 #ArgunguFishing
#2020festival #2020Kebbifestival https:///5eCAzeNFKt

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