Shongom unity cup: Gombe SSG lauds forsight organisers……….
says Government will create an enabling environment for sports men and women to excel.
The Secretary to the Gombe State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has assured sports lovers in Shongom Local Goverment Area of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya administration’s support to bolter their dreams of becoming Sports men and women.
Professor Njodi who gave the assurance Friday at the final of Shongom Unity Football Competition held at Boh Primary School play ground also assured of making a case for the construction of a mini Stadium in the area to attract more interested youths into sports.
Professor Njodi who was the Special Guest of honor at the event commended the organizers for their efforts in enhancing Unity through Sports.
The SSG further challenged the Youths to ensure combining sports with educational pursuit as being practice globally warning against engaging in substance abuse.
While commending the participating Football teams in the competition for the spirit of sportsmanship, Professor Njodi assured them of maximum support in future, advising them to make it an annual to involve youths across Gombe South.
In their remarks the Director National Center for remote Sensing Jos, Dr. Efron Gajere, member representing Kaltungo West in the State House of Assembly Bashir Barau Yakubu,the representative of the state Sports Commission and the District Head of Shongom Dahiru Alfayo all lauded the genuine commitment of the convener and organising Committee as well as the participants for the peaceful conduct of the competition.
The convener of the competition Mr Jonathan Simon said he was motivated by the yearning desire to bring youths together to foster Unity in Gombe State starting with from Shongom LGA through the instrument of sports.
Mr.Jonathan Simon therefore appealed to the State Government and well meaning individuals to support and encourage the initiative.
Professor Njodi, Dr Efron Gajere, Dr, Sam Alfayo were all presented with awards in recognition of tremendous support to the course of young people.
The football competition which had 24 teams participating saw Kulishin United defeating Alfayo United by 5/3 through a penalties after a one one draw at regulation time.
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