President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has attended the 61st Argungu International Fishing Festival in Kebbi State, where Abubakar Usman won with a 59-kilogram croaker fish and prizes including two saloon cars.
The event, UNESCO-recognized for its cultural displays and competitions, resumed after six years paused by banditry, with Tinubu crediting security efforts for the peaceful gathering and pledging support for agriculture and tourism.
Expressing his excitement in his tweet, Pres. Tinubu stated: ‘Today in Argungu, I witnessed more than a festival. I witnessed a people reclaiming their peace. The 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival is proof that stability is gradually returning, that normalcy is taking root, and that our investments in security are yielding results.’
‘Over 50,000 fishermen gathered at Matan Fada. Culture flourished. Competition thrived. Communities celebrated without fear. This is not accidental. It is the product of coordinated security efforts, intelligence work, and community partnership. We will win the fight against insecurity. Our farmers, fishermen, traders, and families must live and work in safety.’
‘Argungu is also a reminder that culture is commerce. Tourism is opportunity. Agriculture is prosperity. We will continue to support Kebbi State and every state committed to food security, rural development, youth empowerment, and infrastructure growth.’
‘Nigeria is moving forward. Peace by peace. Harvest by harvest. Community by community. Renewed Hope is alive in Argungu,’ he concluded.