2025 Yauri Rigata unites Malami, Aliero, Bagudu, Gov Idris, others

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero, immediate past Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, and Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, were among important personalities that attended the finale of Yauri Annual Rigata Cultural Festival, held yesterday.

Other important personalities at the event included the Emir of Kagara in Niger State, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed III, former Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Saadu Nasamu Dakingar and former Deputy Governor of the state, Col (rtd) Samaila Yombe Dabai, among others.

While speaking at the closing ceremony, Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris who described the coming of all the former governors and immediate past Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation as good omen for the State, noted that they would continue to work together for the development of the state.

His words: “What you are seeing today in Kebbi State, you cannot see it in any northern state. Former Governor, Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero is here, with other former governors under one roof. All those that matter in the state are here.

 “This is to tell you that Kebbi State is one. Our aspiration is to ensure that Kebbi State is developing and that is all what we are doing.”

In his remarks, the National Chairman of 2025 Yauri Rigata Cultural Festival, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, described the festival as an historical event and a milestone in the history of Yauri Emirate.

He commended the State Government for providing a lot of support for the farmers in the emirate, rehabilitation of 300 schools, mosques and the Emir’s palace, among others.

The Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi, commended the state government for restoring security in the Emirate, stressed that the government’s efforts have allowed the farmers to return to their farms.