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President Buhari Arrives Kebbi For 2020 Argungu Festival

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President MuhammaduBuhari arrives Kebbi state to witness the 2020 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). Top officials of the state led by governor AbubakarAtikuBaguduwere prompt at the airport to receive President Buharion his arrival. Mr President is, however, expected to only partake in the agriculture fair of the programme, an integral part of the annual four-day festival and thereafter depart the state.

Officials say the relevance of the festival to the economy has helpedthe government to conserve fish stock by prohibiting use of gill nets and cast nets. More than 30 emirs plus those from the Republic of Niger and high profile officials from the republic of Benin among others are present at the event.

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