Al-Makura seeks peace, unity through football
The senator representing Nasarawa South at the National Assembly, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has reiterated his personal commitment to unite the citizens of the state through football irrespective of their religious affiliations. The former governor of the state made the statement while addressing journalists in Lafia, the state capital, shortly after the presentation of trophy to […]
A former governor of Nasarawa State and serving senator, Tanko Al-Makura
The senator representing Nasarawa South at the National Assembly, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has reiterated his personal commitment to unite the citizens of the state through football irrespective of their religious affiliations.
The former governor of the state made the statement while addressing journalists in Lafia, the state capital, shortly after the presentation of trophy to the winner of the unity football competition he organised.
Senator Al-Makura, who is currently jostling to get the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), explained that sport is a veritable tool capable of engaging the youths and bringing unity.
According to him, the aim of the competition was to provide platforms to the youths to showcase their skills to enable sports stakeholders to discover hidden talents.
“Through this competition, I believe we can discover talents who can make a living through football, represent the country and make us proud as well as be a source of hope to the younger generation.
“I appreciate the response that the competition has attracted right from the grassroots and the level of interest and participation.”
Consequently, Senator Al-Makura doled out the sum of N1 million to Water Corporation Football Club of Lafia who emerged winners and N500, 000 to Lafia Stars Football Club who took second.
Meanwhile, the finals of Senator Umaru Al-Makura Unity Football Competition saw Water Corporation FC defeating Lafia Stars in a penalty after the 90 minutes ended goalless.