The commissioner for sports and youths development Aliyu Lawal Zakari Shargalle has officially inaugurated the chairman and members of the Katsina State sports council governing board.
Alh Daha Umar Faruq has been inaugurated as the council chairman along side his twenty one members who were drawn from the three senatorial zones of the state.
Speaking during the inauguration, the sports commissioner Aliyu Lawal Zakari says the council board members are expected to work in collaboration with the ministry and stakeholders to re-organize the future of sports and its development in the state.
Aliyu Lawal Zakari stressed the need for more collaboration, team work and commitments with local organizations, schools, and relevant stakeholders to create a cohesive and supportive environment that will benefit all.
He urged board members to use their wealth of experience and expertise to design modalities that may bring progress, desired development, economic liabilities and opportunities to uplift the revenue derivation of the ministry and the state in general.
Shortly after the inauguration, the newly inaugurated chairman of the board Prince Daha Umar Faruq expressed gratitude to the state government for finding them worthy to lead the sports council board noting that they will do the needful in continuation of transforming the sporting activities in the state.
Prince Daha Umar Faruq similarly assured readiness to use their wealth of experience in prioritizing transparency, accountability and innovation in guiding the interest of our athletes, sporting youths and the community to attain success.
Others who spoke during the inauguration include permanent secretary of the military Muhammad Rabiu Muhammad and the executive director Katsina State sports council Alh Audu Bello.
They both congratulated the newly appointed board members and urged them to use the confidence reposed on them in moving the State sports sector to a greater heights.
