Sports
Sports Minister Supports Team Nigeria at African Athletics Senior Championships 2024
Joel Ajayi
Appreciates President for his leadership and support for Nigerian sports
Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that he decided to be on ground to support Team Nigeria at the ongoing African Athletics Senior Championships 2024, so as to witness athletes welfare first hand and provide support to the Nigerian contingent in Douala, Cameroon.
Senator Enoh made the statement on Wednesday, as he pledged to be accessible at all times and provide the much-needed support to Nigerian athletes as the general games master of the nation.
He also saluted the President of the country for his visionary leadership and support given to the sports sector. “I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our sports-loving president, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his leadership and undiluted support for Nigerian sports. His commitment continues to inspire and drive us towards excellence,” Senator Enoh added.
He said the future of Nigerian athletics is bright, and we are hopeful for the very best. The Honourable Minister also expressed his gratitude to the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) for having him do a medal presentation, further showcasing his commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes on the international stage.
“Being present at the championships gives me a defined perspective and allows me to address concerns in detail. It also gives me great delight to yield results that benefit our athletes. Being in Douala, Cameroon to cheer our track and field stars was worth it,” said Senator Enoh.
Sports
Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
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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