By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu
Dr Rabi’u Abdullahi Kawo has been unanimously re-elected Chairman of the Kano Pillars FC Fans Club after securing all 115 votes cast by accredited delegates, pledging to unite supporters and mobilise them for unwavering backing for the team.
Kawo emerged chairman of the Sai Masu Gida Fans Club after he was unanimously re-elected at an election held at the Ahmed Musa Sports and Fitness Centre in Kano.
He polled all 115 votes cast by accredited delegates to emerge unopposed at the election held on Wednesday, September 30, in Kano.
Speaking shortly after his victory, Kawo pledged to sustain the club’s reputation as one of the leading supporters’ clubs in Nigeria by building on its achievements over the years.
He said his administration would focus on strengthening unity among members and ensuring continued support for Kano Pillars.
Also speaking at the occasion, the former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee and Chairman of the Kano State Football Association commended the fans club for its unity and commitment to the team.
He urged the new leadership to carry all members along and continue to pray for the success of Kano Pillars.
He also donated N500,000 as a take-off grant to the club.
The Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, Alhaji Ahmad Musbahu Garo, said the success of the team was the success of everyone, particularly its supporters.
Garo also donated N300,000 to the fans club.
Similarly, Kano Pillars’ newly appointed Technical Adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, commended the fans club for its support and donated N100,000.
Other elected officials
Other officials elected alongside Kawo are:
Hamza Haro Fagge — Vice Chairman I
Abubakar Ahmad — Vice Chairman II
Abdullahi Yahaya — Secretary
Hassan Yahaya — Assistant Secretary
Auwalu Abdu (Dollar) — Treasurer
Kamalu Sunusi — Organising Secretary
Aminu Abubakar Kyauta — PRO I
Prince Al-Ameen Yusif — PRO II
Auwalu Dankawu Rano — Financial Secretary
Auwalu Halliru Asad — Auditor
Ubale Saleh — Welfare Officer
Among the dignitaries at the event were former Fans Club Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Idris Muaazu; Kano Pillars Technical Adviser, Jide; former Chairman of the Kano Pillars Fans Club, Alhaji Habibu Abdu Fagge; and Comrade Zahradeen Saleh, Vice President, North-West Zone, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).
The Sai Masu Gida Fans Club is regarded as one of the prominent supporters’ clubs in the country and has continued to play a key role in mobilising support for Kano Pillars.
