Gov. Yusuf Reconstitutes Sports Commission, Kano Pillars Board

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of members of the Kano State Sports Commission and a new Management Board for Kano Pillars Football Club as part of efforts to reposition sports administration and accelerate youth development in the state.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, Alhaji Tukur Babangida was appointed Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, alongside other members drawn from various sectors to strengthen sports administration and talent development across the state.

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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, Sani Musa Danja, while Bashir Maizare will serve as Secretary.

Governor Yusuf also approved the constitution of a new Management Board for Kano Pillars Football Club, with Ahmad Musbahu appointed as Chairman.

The board includes renowned football administrator Abba Galadima, Sharu Inuwa Rabiu, Fatima Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Idris, Abubakar Isa Dandago, Salisu Muhammad Kosawa and others.

Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, was appointed as Sports Ambassador to support the club’s development and promote sports excellence in the state.

Other members of the board include the Chairman of Kano Pillars Fans Club, Jamilu Tijani Yamadawa, Engr. Usman Mustapha K/Na’isa, Murtala Umar and Kabiru Usman.

Governor Yusuf charged the appointees to deploy their experience, expertise and commitment toward strengthening sports development, discovering and nurturing young talents, and restoring Kano Pillars Football Club to its position as one of Nigeria’s leading football teams.

The Governor expressed confidence that the newly constituted Sports Commission and Kano Pillars Management Board would usher in a new era of professionalism, excellence and achievement in Kano State’s sporting sector.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, economic growth and social development across the state.