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ECOWAS Youth Parliament Appoints Engr Musa Kida As Honourary Patron

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4 years ago

August 25, 2021

Without doubt the good work of Caretaker Committee Chairman of Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF Engr. Musa Kida is getting recorgnition beyond the soil as ECOWAS Youth Parliament (EYP) decorated him as its “honourary patron”.

The appointment, according to a statement makes Engr Kida the second patron of the Parliament in Nigeria after the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya.

The Parliament Speaker, Dr. Fadinad Dambabe stated that the appointment of Kida-Musa, is as a result of his outstanding qualities.

According to him, “Engr. Ahmadu Kida-Musa is one out of many Nigerians and West African elites who, due to his public achievements, exemplification of outstanding leadership, kind gesture to those in need across Nigeria and other parts of the West African countries, coupled with his passion for educational sectors through contributions to many University in Nigerian, Youth Empowerment, Community Development, and Nation building. “The Parliament sees Engr. Ahmadu Kida-Musa has a man of distinction, full of humility, respect, and dignity. We hereby adopt him not as patron alone but a role model, icon, pillar of support, pacesetter, pathfinder and compassionate human being.” he concluded

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

Published

2 months ago

January 21, 2025

The Gleamer

Bauchi State Football Association Chairman, Patrick Pascal, was honored at the recently concluded Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi. The annual event, sponsored by former basketball international Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, brought together over 13 basketball teams from across Nigeria for a week of exciting competition.

The 2025 edition of the tournament saw Suns Basketball Academy of Jos emerge as champions, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000. Adamawa Stars of Yola finished second, while Mak-Town Flyers of Makurdi claimed third place, earning ₦200,000 for their efforts.

Several standout players received individual accolades:

•   Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy, Jos).
•   Most Improved Player: Modupe Lawrence (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Best Defensive Player: Thomas Abo (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Highest Scorer: Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy).
•   Best 3-Point Shooter: Solomon Iliya (Be Happy Stars, Bauchi).

Teams from across Nigeria took part, including Maktown Flyers (Makurdi), Joe Geez (Jos), Adamawa Stars (Yola), Gamji (Maiduguri), Elite Basketball Club (Takum), Suns Basketball Academy (Jos), Abba Gida Gida (Kano), Katsina United (Katsina), D Block Basketball Club (Kaduna), Yankari Kings (Bauchi), The Cubs Basketball Club (Bauchi), and Be Happy Stars (Bauchi).

Speaking on his recognition, Patrick Pascal expressed gratitude to the tournament sponsor, Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, for his commitment to youth empowerment and development through sports. He praised the players for their remarkable display of skill and teamwork throughout the competition, highlighting the event’s importance in fostering talent and unity.

The Be Happy Basketball Tournament continues to grow in stature as a major platform for discovering and nurturing basketball talent across Nigeria.

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