Nigeria Fishing Festival Resumes After Decade-Long Suspension
- Author:
- VOA News
- Publisher:
- Voice of America
- Publication Date:
- 20 March 2020
- Tags:
- Nigeria, Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Officials in Nigeria's Kebbi state have revived the Argungu Fishing Festival, which was halted in 2009 because of threats from Boko Haram terrorists.⯠Authorities say with security progress against the Islamist group, the festival can resume and provide jobs and income to thousands. Timothy Obiezu reports from Argungu, Nigeria.
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