The festival was last held in 2009, about seven years ago.
Governor Bagudu who spoke in Birnin Kebbi when he addressed a town hall meeting as part of activities marking his first year in office, said that a committee has been set up to work out modalities for the organization of the festival in 2017.
Apart from fishing, the three-day festival used to features cultural display, durbar, horse riding, and Camel race. [myad]
