By Our Correspondent
The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has led members of the Commission and senior officials on an inspection tour of selected sports facilities under the Commission’s management to assess their condition and identify areas requiring rehabilitation and improvement.
The inspection commenced at the Gwagwarwa Mini Stadium, after which the delegation proceeded to Ado Bayero Square in Sabon Gari. The team also visited the Kano Pillars Stadium in Sabon Gari and the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata before concluding the tour at the Mahaha Sports Complex in Kofar Naisa.
Speaking during the inspection, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida said the exercise was aimed at conducting a comprehensive assessment of the facilities to determine the necessary measures for their renovation, rehabilitation and overall improvement.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the development of sports in the state.
According to him, the Commission will continue to take necessary steps to ensure that sports facilities across the state are maintained to acceptable standards, providing a conducive environment for athletes while supporting the growth and development of sports.
The Chairman was accompanied on the inspection by the Secretary of the Commission, Bashir Maizare; the Head of Stadiums and Facilities Department, Aliyu Ado Yusif; and other members of the Commission, including Wamban Karaye, Alhaji Balarabe Surajo, Alhaji Ibrahim Abba, Ahmad Surajo, Aminu Ahmad Tudun Wada and Sunusi Ismail Falgore.
The Kano State Sports Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the continuous maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement of sports facilities under its supervision, in line with the State Government’s broader agenda to promote sports development and provide quality infrastructure for athletes, coaches and other stakeholders.
