The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting cultural events aimed at preserving heritage and promoting tourism for economic growth.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Thursday while receiving participants of the motor rally for the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival 2026.
The motor rally, which commenced in Abuja, passed through Kano en route to Kebbi State, where the main festival will take place in Argungu.
Waiya described the rally as a commendable initiative, particularly noting that all participating vehicles were assembled in Nigeria.
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“The most interesting aspect of this motor rally is that all the vehicles being used are assembled in Nigeria. This shows love and support for our country and its economy,” he said.
He assured the participants of the state government’s support and pledged security escort up to the Kano border as they proceed to Kebbi State for the grand finale of the festival.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the Kano State Government has keyed into the campaign for patronage of locally assembled vehicles, revealing that the state recently procured Made-in-Nigeria vehicles for commissioners.
Speaking earlier, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulaiman, who is in charge of transport for the festival in Kebbi State, said the motor rally forms part of activities lined up for the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival.
He explained that this year’s rally is designed to promote the use of Nigerian-assembled vehicles and encourage patronage of locally manufactured products as a means of boosting economic empowerment.
According to him, increased patronage of locally assembled vehicles would help Nigeria conserve foreign exchange spent on importing automobiles.
“It is also about sightseeing and attracting attention as we move across states before converging in Argungu, Kebbi State, where the main festival will hold,” Sulaiman added.
The rally attracted government officials and residents in Kano, who gathered to witness the convoy as it continued its journey to Kebbi State.
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