By Our Correspondent
The Kano State Committee of Ex-Footballers has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, to congratulate him on his appointment and discuss ways of advancing sports development in the state.
Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Committee, Malam Sabo Bello Kofar Mata, said the delegation was at the Commission to congratulate Babangida on his appointment and reaffirm the committee’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at promoting sports development across Kano State.
He appealed to the Commission to prioritise the rehabilitation of sports facilities across the state, stressing that functional sporting infrastructure was essential to the discovery and development of young talents.
Malam Sabo also called for the inclusion of experienced ex-footballers in future committees to be constituted by the Commission, noting that their experience and knowledge of the sporting sector could contribute significantly to the growth and development of sports in the state.
Responding, the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, expressed appreciation to the committee for the visit and described its members as important stakeholders in the development of sports.
He assured the delegation of the Commission’s readiness to work closely with ex-footballers and other relevant stakeholders to reposition sports in Kano State.
Babangida also pledged to give due consideration to the committee’s requests, emphasising that collaboration, unity and the wealth of experience possessed by former footballers would be crucial to achieving sustainable progress and restoring Kano State’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading sporting hubs.
