Mr Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday claimed the iconic award in the famous Argungu International Fishing Festival with the biggest fish-catch weighing 59 kilogrammes.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner smiled home with two brand new Toyota vehicles donated by Sokoto State Government and N1million cash.
The second position went to Abdullahi Garba from Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi, who caught a fish weighing 40kg and was rewarded with one brand new Toyota saloon car donated by WACOTT Rice Miles Limited and N1million.
In the third position were Danlansu Dankani from Jega and one other person, who tallied by presenting two fishes weighing 34kg each and went home with N1 million and a motorcycle each.
Speaking at the grand finale of the event, the Special Guest of Honour, President Bola Tinubu, described the event as a remarkable history and a festival that remained a powerful symbol of unity, resilience and peaceful coexistence amongst Nigerians.
“It reflects the richness of our culture, the strength of our tradition and the opportunities that lie in harnessing our natural resources for national development.
“Let me once again commend the government and the people of Kebbi for successfully hosting this year’s festival, the organisation, security arrangements and internal outlook of the event demonstrate what is possible when leadership is purposeful and inclusive.
“Thank you, Mr Governor, you are a team leader and you are demonstrating it. A socio-cultural event like this can only thrive and become a tourist attraction when the security atmosphere is conducive.
“I am pleased to note that significant progress has been made in combating insecurity across Kebbi and other parts of our nation. “We are still working hard through coordinated efforts between the Federal Government, state government, and security agencies,” he said.
