Ado Salisu
The newly appointed Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to improving the performance of athletes and enhancing Kano State’s competitiveness at national and international sporting events.
Babangida gave the assurance during the formal handover ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kano, where he officially assumed office as chairman.
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The ceremony was attended by members of the Commission’s board, management staff and other stakeholders, who witnessed the peaceful transition of leadership.
Speaking at the event, the chairman said the recent impressive performances of Kano Pillars Basketball Club and Kano Pillars Volleyball Club in their respective Nigerian elite leagues demonstrate the commitment of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the development of sports in Kano State and Nigeria.
He expressed confidence that the newly constituted board would build on existing achievements, noting that the experience and expertise of its members, combined with government support and collective commitment, would enable the Commission to attain greater success.
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Babangida charged athletes, coaches and organising secretaries to remain dedicated and disciplined in order to sustain Kano State’s impressive record in national and international sporting competitions.
He also called on sports stakeholders, philanthropists, wealthy individuals and corporate organisations to partner with the Commission in promoting sports development and complementing the efforts of the Kano State Government.
According to him, stronger public-private partnerships will help improve sporting infrastructure, nurture young talents and create more opportunities for athletes to excel.
The chairman, who has previously served in various capacities at both the state and federal levels, pledged to provide purposeful leadership that would reposition the Commission for greater achievements.
Earlier, the outgoing Acting Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Murtala Musa, expressed appreciation to the management, athletes, coaches and organising secretaries for their support during his tenure.
Dr. Musa urged them to extend the same cooperation to the new leadership to enable the Commission to achieve its objectives and consolidate on the progress already made.
The handover ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Kano State Sports Commission as it continues its mandate of discovering and nurturing sporting talents while positioning Kano State as a leading force in sports development in Nigeria.