Gov Yusuf appoints Sports Commission, Kano Pillars board members
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of members of the Kano State Sports Commission and the Management Board of Kano Pillars Football Club as part of efforts to reposition sports administration and promote youth development in the state. The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement […]
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of members of the Kano State Sports Commission and the Management Board of Kano Pillars Football Club as part of efforts to reposition sports administration and promote youth development in the state.
The governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
Alhaji Tukur Babangida was appointed chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, while Bashir Maizare will serve as secretary.
Other members of the commission include a representative of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Balarabe Surajo (Wamban Karaye), Ibrahim Abba, Auwal Surajo, a representative of persons with disabilities, Sunusi Ismail and Sani Musa Danja, Special Adviser on Youth Affairs.
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The governor also approved the constitution of the Management Board of Kano Pillars Football Club, with Ahmad Musbahu appointed as chairman.
Members of the board include Abba Galadima, Sharu Inuwa Rabiu, Fatima Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Idris, a former chairman of the Kano Pillars Fans Club, Abubakar Isa Dandago and Salisu Muhammad Kosawa.
Others are former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who will serve as Sports Ambassador, the Chairman of Kano Pillars Fans Club, Jamilu Tijani Yamadawa, Senior Special Assistant on Sports, Engr. Usman Mustapha K/Na’isa, Murtala Umar and Kabiru Usman.
Governor Yusuf charged the appointees to deploy their experience and expertise towards strengthening sports development in the state, identifying and nurturing young talents, and restoring the glory of Kano Pillars Football Club.
He expressed confidence that the new leadership of the Sports Commission and Kano Pillars would usher in a new era of professionalism, excellence and achievement in the state’s sporting sector.