BAHA Committee on Youths synergizes sport ministry to advance sporting activities in Bauchi.
By Rabiu Ishaq Muhammad
Bauchi state House of Assembly has expressed commitments to champion policies that would prioritize the interests and aspirations of youth.
The Chairman of the State Assembly Committee on Youth and Sports Development Hon. Hamza Sa’idu stated this when he led members of the committee on a familiarization visit to the state Commissioner for youth and sports development in his office.
He said it is time to equip youths in the state with the resources and opportunities necessary to thrive and contribute to the development of the state.
According to him, the committee is ever ready to advance the cause of youth development in the state, noting that youths represent the future of Nigeria and should be equipped where necessary.
The Chairman said the committee would also facilitate partnership with relevant sports bodies within and outside the state to promote sports development.
Hamza Sa’idu added that the committee was out to give the commissioner and all other agencies of the ministry the support necessary to achieve mandate of helping the youths.
In their contributions, members of the committee Honourable Lawal Dauda of Sade constituency and Hon. Garba Lawal of Warji Constituency promised to give the commissioner the necessary support in exchanging ideas and strategies on how best to harness the potential of the youth across the state especially in sports.
Responding, the state Commissioner Ministry of Youth Sports Development Adamu Babayo Gabarin announced plans by the State government to upgrade key sports facilities across the state including the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.
He reiterated the ministry’s dedication to promoting sports and ensuring that these upgraded facilities benefit athletes and the public.
According to him, the decision to renovate the Stadium and other sports facilities in the State is a commendable step toward enhancing sports development.
Adamu Babayo Gabarin remarked that the upgrades not only underscore the government’s commitment to excellence but also position the State as a hub for national and international sporting events.
