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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said his administration will boost the tourism sector to attract investment and create jobs for the people of the state.
Bello stated this in Lokoja on Thursday while speaking at the fourth edition of the Lokoja Boat Regatta organised by the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LPF).
The governor who was represented by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Salifu Idachaba said the state vast tourism sites would be developed to enhance the state internally generated revenue.
According to him, the present administration has nipped in the board, the aged long security challenges facing the people of the state .
While congratulating the organisers of the Lokoja Boat Regatta for a successfully outing, the governor called on the private sector to come and invest in the state.
He equally promised to encourage cultural activities that would bring positive developments to the state.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Lokoja Government Area, Alhaji Danasabe Mohammed, said the annual festival was already enjoying the support of the Yahaya Bello’s administration.
The chairman equally promised to always identify with Lokoja Boat Regatta and other cultural activities that will promote Lokoja positively.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LPF), Alhaji Idris Baba Ango, said this year’s edition was an improvement over the previous ones, saying that the plan was to take the cultural festival to international level.
He appreciated the state and Lokoja Local governments, corporate bodies and individuals for their support for the event but said that more support was still required.
The 2021 Lokoja Boat Regatta organised by the Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LPF), has features as swimming, cultural display and boat regatta.
