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Sports Minister Vows To Complete The 250-Room Athlete’s Hostel After 20 Years of Abandonment

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2 years ago

August 23, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The newly appointed Sports Minister Senator John Enoh has vowed to bring back to life the abandoned huge majestic 250 rooms three stars athletes Hotel built with a huge amount of money 20 years ago for the progress of the athletes inside the now MKO Abiola National Stadium Package B Abuja

21 years ago, the V-shape three-star Hotel inside MKO Abiola National Stadium Package B was built to ameliorate the suffering of Nigerian Athletes especially on the issue of camping when preparing for any competition both national and international.

The Athlete’s Hostel was built in 2003 to be precise as part of the country’s facilities for hosting the 9th All Africa Games under the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo which brought smiles to the faces of Abuja sports lovers as well as a resident in its fullness

Athlete’s hostel was built for the growth and development of Sports but was abandoned by successive Sports administrators who deliberately neglected the building for reasons best known to them.

Speaking on Wednesday while touring the facilities the newly appointed Minister who was not happy about long time abandonment of the edifice vowed not to leave any stone unturned to bring the athlete’s hostel back to life.

According to the minister, it’s a bit unacceptable that after two years, we can still find out that the facilities are still in a sorry state.

“The Ministry under my leadership will do all that it can, to get every part of the Stadium functional, including the athlete’s hostel, because athletes must have the best, to be the best.

“Athletes Hostel was put in place for the comfort of our athletes and it remains very critical in term of goal, objectives, and winning of laurels that Nigeria desire.

“Facilities and infrastructures are key components of sports, and they are variables that drive both elite performance and grassroots development.”

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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident

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4 hours ago

June 2, 2025

The Gleamer

The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.

In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.

“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”

The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.

Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.

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