Ado Salisu
Players of former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars Volleyball Team, have described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the number one supporter and promoter of volleyball and sports development in Kano State.
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The 20-member contingent, comprising players, coaches and the organising secretary, departed Kano for Abuja on Thursday ahead of the Nigerian Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Premier League championship scheduled to hold from October 16 to 24, 2026.
The overall winner and runner-up of the championship are expected to represent Nigeria at the Confederation of African Volleyball Clubs Championship early next year.
The commendation follows the governor’s approval of financial support for the participation of Kano Pillars Volleyball and the state’s Para-Soccer teams in their respective national championships in Abuja.
Kano Pillars, popularly known as the Pyramids City Boys, qualified for the final phase of the NVBF Premier League after an impressive performance in the first phase of the competition.
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The team has pledged to justify the state government’s support by delivering an outstanding performance at the championship.
Speaking on behalf of the players, the team captain, James Abutu, expressed gratitude to the state government for releasing funds to enable the team to participate in the tournament and showcase its talents.
Abutu said the players, coaches and officials appreciated Governor Yusuf and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) for their commitment to sports development.
He also commended the leadership of the Kano State Sports Commission, under its chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, for supporting the team’s participation.
Confirming the participation of the volleyball and Para-Soccer teams, Babangida thanked the state government, through the Office of the SSG, for releasing funds to facilitate their participation in the national championships.
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He said the commission would continue to work towards promoting and developing sports while projecting the image of the present administration nationally and internationally.
Kano Pillars Volleyball Team has won the Nigerian Premier Volleyball League title twice and represented Nigeria at the African Volleyball Confederation Cup championships.