Kebbi Govt To Hold Annual Yauri Regatta Festival
From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
The Kebbi State government is set to host the annual Yauri Emirate Rigatta festival which comes up from 7th to 10th February, 2024.
The State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Hon. Yakubu Ahmed Birnin-Kebbi who disclosed this at a Press Conference with Journalists in Birnin-Kebbi also announced that the State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the holding of the annual Rigatta Cultural Festival.
The Commissioner explained that submissions have been made for approval in view of time constraints, the governor has directed the immediate release of funds to the Emirate to start earnest and necessary preparations.
He explained further that earlier, the Emir of Yauri , Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi met the governor in the Council Chamber and requested for assistance to hold the Ragatta festival in Yauri, which the governor instantly accepted.
He also disclosed that the Emir of Yauri has requested for the review of traditional rulers monthly allowances, which the governor has promised to look into, this according to the Emir would enable them to perform their functions more effectively and diligently.
