Sani Haruna
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has donated N50 million and distributed sporting equipment to youth groups across the state’s 21 Local Government Areas as part of efforts to promote grassroots sports development and nurture emerging talents.
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The governor announced the donation and distributed the equipment at the FIFA Goal Project Centre in Goru, Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The items include jerseys and sporting equipment for football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, handball, field and track events, among other sporting activities.
The equipment is intended for youth centres, sports clubs and associations across the state to strengthen grassroots participation and provide opportunities for young athletes to develop their talents.
Governor Idris expressed delight at the large turnout of youths, describing it as a demonstration of their confidence in his administration.
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He said the initiative was designed to strengthen grassroots sports and identify talented athletes capable of representing Kebbi State and Nigeria at national and international competitions.
The governor explained that the N50 million donation would cater for transportation and feeding expenses of youths who attended the distribution exercise.
He added that his administration had earlier approved about N80 million to support sporting activities among male and female athletes in the state.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Nura Bala Fingilla, said the distribution reflected the government’s commitment to youth development.
He noted that sports promote discipline, unity and character development while providing young people with productive engagement and helping to discourage idleness, drug abuse and other social vices.
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Fingilla commended the governor for his youth empowerment programmes, educational support, financial assistance to sports clubs and investment in sports infrastructure.
He urged the beneficiaries to ensure proper use and maintenance of the equipment to enable the state produce athletes capable of representing Kebbi and Nigeria at national and international sporting events.