FG pledges food sufficiency, tourism growth at Argungu Festival

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to achieving food sufficiency and promoting a vibrant tourism sector, as activities continued on day two of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Kebbi State.

Speaking at an agricultural exhibition held as part of the festival, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Tanko Sununu, who represented the Minister of Agriculture, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to sustaining ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity across the country.

Sununu said the display of rice pyramids and various agricultural produce by farmers in Kebbi State reflects progress in the drive toward national food security.

“We have seen rice pyramids on display and numerous agricultural products from farmers in Kebbi. We are convinced that our efforts are yielding positive results in agriculture,” he stated.

He added that the Argungu festival goes beyond a cultural celebration, describing it as a platform capable of attracting investment into the tourism sector and strengthening social cohesion.

“This is not just a fishing festival. It has the potential to attract investment in tourism and promote interaction among people from different parts of the country and beyond,” he said.

The event was attended by the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, and featured a range of cultural and traditional displays, including live animal skinning and a tug-of-war contest between butchers and fishermen, which was won by the fishermen.

Various agricultural products and modern farming implements were also exhibited at different pavilions for inspection by the governor and other dignitaries, including the Shehu of Bama from Borno State.

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