Gov Atiku Bagudu made the pledge in Birnin Kebbi when he addressed a town hall meeting as part of activities marking his first year in office.
He said a committee had been established to works out modalities for the organisation of the festival in 2017.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that apart from fishing, the three-day festival also features cultural display, durbar, horse riding, and Camel race.
It was last held in 2009.
(NAN)
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