It was a day of celebration and rich tradition in Kebbi State as thousands of fishermen competed for the biggest catch of the year.
The star of the show was Abubakar Usman, whose 59kg fish stood out as the largest among over 50,000 contestants.
The competition was tough, with the top winners walking away with millions of Naira, brand-new vehicles, and motorcycles provided by the government and private sponsors like WACOTT Rice.
The Emir of Argungu apologized to President Tinubu because the excited crowd of fishermen jumped into the river earlier than planned, briefly breaking protocol.
The Emir reminded the Federal Government about a permanent UNESCO-recognized fishing center that has been left unfinished since 2022, asking for its completion.
President Tinubu noted that the success of the festival proves that peace is returning to Northern Nigeria, promising continued support for the state's tourism and agriculture.
