2026 Argungu International Fishing Festival To Tentatively Cost ₦3.8bn
Preparations for the Argungu International Fishing Festival in February 2026 has commenced in earnest, a government statement said on Wednesday.
The statement issued by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Kebbi Governor, said the festival’s main organising committee has began meeting to ensure the successful hosting of the world-renowned cultural and tourism event.
The statement added that the Director General of the Festival, Alhaji Sufyanu Garba Bena, has briefed the media on the steps being taken towards a successful festival.
According to Bena, the committee headed by the state Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida had deliberated on issues of paramount importance to the success of the festival.
The Syndicate recalls that the festival did not hold in 2024 due to infrastructural challenges.
Bena, however, explained that a review of earlier estimates presented by the Technical Committee was also discussed at the meeting.
He said the technical committee had presented an estimate of about ₦7.8 billion to the state Due Process Committee, but was reviewed to about ₦3.8 billion on the instructions of Governor Nasir Idris.
“The main Committee further resolved to study the estimates with the aim of reducing costs while also exploring innovative strategies for revenue generation to support government’s efforts,” the Director-General said.
He assured that the 2026 festival would be unique and reflect its grandeur as an international cultural festival, and self-sustaining.
Bena said the committee would deliver a befitting Argungu International Fishing Festival in 2026.
