Tinubu to Visit Kebbi Saturday, Inaugurate Projects, Attend Argungu Festival

President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday undertake a one-day official visit to Kebbi State, where he is scheduled to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris.

According to a statement issued Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President will also serve as Special Guest of Honour at the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.

The annual festival, regarded as one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events, is held along the riverside of Matan Fada and has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The visit is expected to feature project inaugurations and participation in festival activities before the President returns to Abuja later the same day.