Ododo, Lokoja Council Urged To Sustain Annual Boat Regatta

The Kogi State government and Lokoja local government have been urged to take over the annual sponsorship of the Lokoja Boat Regatta to sustain the cultural festival and promote unity among the people.
The chairman of Lokoja Forum of Patriots, Alhaji Idris Bagaango, made the appeal at the seventh edition of the Lokoja Boat Regatta held on Saturday at the Kabawa Waterfront, along Lokoja International Market.
Bagaango said the annual event, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of Lokoja and its riverine communities, had become financially demanding for the organisers, hence the need for government support to ensure its sustainability.
He appealed to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and...