By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Lokoja Forum of Patriots (LFP), is set to host the 6th edition of Boat Regatta funfair on Saturday October 11, 2025 at the Kabawa Waterfront, Lokoja.
The LFP Regatta Coordinator, Alhaji Nda Umar announced the date shortly after the meeting of the stakeholders, held at Lokoja Local Government Education LGEA office on Thursday.
He stressed that the boat regatta is open to the public as a cultural and entertainment funfair meant to showcase part of the area’s rich aquatic cultural asset, being a festival that is common to the traditional coastline communities.
According the LFP Regatta Coordinator, the boat regatta will also serve as family recreation show for the benefits of Lokojans and tourists.
The activities scheduled to spice the cultural festival include, performances by entertainment boats, traditional boat regatta parade, cultural display by various riverine communities, water safety tips as well as other side attractions.
He further stressed that participating water communities will also compete to win prizes on open water swimming, canoe race competition and outstanding regatta boats.
Private boat owners and other stakeholders involved in marine leisure and hospitality ventures will also feature on the sidelines of the event.
‘’The boat regatta is a traditional tourism feature of Kogi State and this year’s outing which is in line with the vision of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, will further showcase the tourism values and beauty of Kogi waterways and market its potentials to local and foreign tourists as well as investors”, Umar said.
Stakeholders in attendance include; representatives of Marine Police, Art and Culture, Culture and Tourism, Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Civil Defence, Nigeria Police and Vigilante Service.
The Lokoja Boat Regatta Festival is organised by the Lokoja Forum of Patriots, LFP, annually.
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