The 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival officially kicked off in Abuja on Wednesday with a vibrant motor rally featuring over 30 vehicles.
The rally was flagged off at Moshood Abiola National Stadium by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, alongside the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Dr Olusegun Oladipo Osanipin.
The ceremony drew a large crowd of spectators and dignitaries, including the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, former Kebbi Deputy Governor and APC National Organising Secretary Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, and several other prominent personalities.
Traditionally, the motor rally serves as a curtain-raiser for the world-famous fishing festival. It provides a platform for automobile brands to showcase their products while adding excitement as participants travel across multiple states en route to Kebbi.
The rally’s itinerary includes stops in Kaduna and Kano, before passing through Katsina and Zamfara, with an overnight stay planned in Sokoto. On the festival’s grand finale day on Saturday, the convoy will arrive in Birnin Kebbi before proceeding to Argungu.
Colourful receptions and welcome events have been planned in both Birnin Kebbi and Argungu to celebrate the participants.
The Sokoto State Government has made comprehensive arrangements for accommodation, feeding, and other logistics to ensure the comfort of drivers and co-drivers throughout the journey.
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