Argungu Fishing Festival To Hold Next Year, Says Emir of
Argungu
Argungu Emirate Council in Kebbi, has commenced
preparations for the hosting of the Argungu International
Fishing and Cultural Festival in 2017.
The Emir of Alhaji Samaila Mera, made the disclosure in an
interview with the News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] in Argungu
on Thursday.
He said that the emirate council was collaboratiing with the
State Tourism Board, to make proper arrangements for a
hitch-free festival, which was among Nigeria’s top tourism
events.
The emir said that fishing festival was suspended for many
years due to security concern, following Boko Haram attacks
on soft targets across the northern part of the country.
NAN reports that the festival was last held in 2009.
Mera said “the dramatic increase in security nationwide” has
encouraged them to prepare to host the event, which used
to attract tourists from all parts of the world.
He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring
normalcy in the North east, and saluted the courage and
determination of the Nigerian military for the successes
recorded.
The emir said apart from the main fishing event, the festival
showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Kabawa, the main
ethnic group living in Argungu emirate.
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Source
universalreporters247.com/2016/11/argungu-fishing-festival-to-hold-next-year-says-emir/
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