By: John Bassey, Kebbi.

The Kebbi State Government has called on residents to accord President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a befitting and rousing welcome during his visit to the state on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

President Tinubu will be on a state visit to commission several major, people-oriented projects executed by the administration of Governor Nasir Idris, as well as attend the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which opens today.

In a statement made available to newsmen, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK, appealed to residents for their cooperation and understanding, urging the people of Kebbi to showcase the state’s renowned hospitality while hosting national and international dignitaries.

According to the Commissioner, projects to be commissioned by the President include the Bola Ahmed Tinubu State Secretariat Complex, the Birnin Kebbi Central Motor Park, newly constructed township road networks, and the Argungu dual carriageway, among others, before he proceeds to attend activities of the cultural festival.

Alhaji Ahmed cautioned that some roads within Birnin Kebbi metropolis and parts of Argungu would be temporarily closed to facilitate presidential movements in line with security protocols.

He therefore appealed to motorists and commuters to bear with the brief inconvenience. With international visitors already arriving for the festival, the Commissioner stressed that the conduct of residents would shape global perceptions of Kebbi State.

He urged citizens to remain law-abiding, peaceful, welcoming, and courteous in order to project a positive image of the state.