2025 Yauri Rigatta Cultural Festival ‘ll Make Kebbi More Attractive To Investors– SSG

The 2025 Yauri Rigatta and Cultural Festival scheduled to hold in Kebbi State from February 13 to February 15, 2025, will attract investments to the Land of Equity and also showcase new innovations.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Mr Yahaya Sarki, who is Governor Nasir Idris’ Special Adviser on Media, noted that the National Chairman of the Festival Committee, who is also the Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, said this during the press conference he presided over in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

According to him, the Rigatta Festival Committee has engaged with organizations and foreign embassies to attract investments to the state having recognized Yauri’s potential as a mining hub.

‘During our recent visit to China with the governor, an investor expressed interest in bringing a $200 million investment to Yauri’ he said.

The SSG added that several sponsors are ready to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities within Yauri Emirate.

‘This is the fourth edition of Rigatta under His Royal Highness, the Emir of Yauri, Professor Muhammadu Zayyanu Abdullahi.

In recognition of his commitment to Rigatta, the Emir has conferred the traditional title of ‘Gamjin Yauri’ on Governor Nasir Idris, who has remained dedicated to ensuring the festival’s continued success’ Tafida said.

He noted that the 2025 edition will feature an agricultural fair, cultural performances, and water displays, with new innovations designed to elevate the festival to national and global appeal.

The SSG expressed gratitude to the government and people of Kebbi State under Governor Nasir Idris’ leadership for their unwavering support.

Speaking on the significance of the hippopotamus the Emir gifted Governor Idris during the 2024 Rigatta, Tafida described the animal as a symbol of strength and unity in Yauri Emirate.

‘Our identity is tied to the hippo. What you cherish most is what you give to those you hold dear, and that was why the Emir presented the animal to our esteemed governor’ he remarked.

The press conference was attended by the Executive Chairmen of Yauri, Ngaski, and Shanga Local Governments, the Galadiman Yauri, Mu’azu Muhammad NaMallam; Ubandoman Yauri, Abubakar Sa’idu Yakubu Abarshi; Magajin Garin Yauri and District Head of Giron Masa, Shehu Ahmad Sani Magaji; and Sardaunar Yauri, the District Head of Kambuwa, Adamu Abubakar -Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you