Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a two-day visit to the state to commission selected projects and attend the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.
The governor said the President is expected in Kebbi between February 11 and 14 for the commissioning of projects executed by the state government and participation in activities marking this year’s Argungu festival.
Idris made the disclosure on Sunday while receiving defectors from other political parties in Jega Local Government Area who joined the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He urged residents to turn out to welcome the President, noting that although time constraints may prevent the commissioning of all completed projects, some key projects would be inaugurated during the visit.
The governor also said the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival is expected to attract participants from across Nigeria and beyond.
Commenting on the recent defections, Idris welcomed the new APC members and assured them of equal treatment within the party.
He added that his administration has carried out several development projects in Jega Local Government Area and would sustain its development efforts across the state.
The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which began in 1934 as a peace initiative between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom, marks its 61st edition this year, following its postponement in 2025 to allow for infrastructural upgrades.
