Crew Bauchi To Showcase “My Bauchi Agenda” in Asaba
After months of preparations, the Delta State authorities says it’s totally set to host the Eighth Nationwide Youth Video games (NYG).
Delta State hosted the seventh version of the NYG final 12 months, with nearly all of the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in attendance. Now, the Sheriff Oborevwori-led authorities says it’s trying ahead to internet hosting an even bigger and higher fiesta from September 9 to 19, 2024.
Chairman of the Native Organising Committee (LOC), Solomon Ogba, instructed journalists that every one logistics wanted to host a profitable occasion have been put in place.
Particularly, Ogba, a former Commissioner for Sports activities in Delta State, and two-time president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), mentioned that this 12 months’s Video games would stay a speaking level lengthy after it has ended.
The Stephen Keshi Stadium, which is the principle venue for the Video games, is now sporting a brand new look, even because the organisers have deployed new amenities so as to add color to the Video games.
From the principle bowl of the stadium to the swimming pool, and the 2 indoor sports activities halls, the state has proven that it’s prepared for the Video games.
The opening ceremony of the Video games might be held subsequent Wednesday.
In the meantime, nonetheless, within the euphoria of their excellent efficiency on the North-East Zonal elimination for the Video games, the Bauchi State Director of Sports activities, Usman Yusuf, has mentioned that the state’s contingent is about to challenge the “Bauchi Agenda” of the state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, on the competitors.
Crew Bauchi, which competed in 13 occasions on the zonal elimination held in Jalingo, Taraba State, completed with 5 gold and eight silver medals, qualifying them to compete in as many as 10 ball sports activities in Asaba.
“Our athletes excellent efficiency outshone our opponents, which certified us to signify the zone in cricket male workforce, rugby female and male, volleyball feminine workforce, handball feminine workforce, basketball female and male groups, hockey feminine workforce, and seashore volleyball female and male groups on the Nationwide Youth Video games,” Yusuf enthused.
Yusuf mentioned that the success story of the 222-man Crew Bauchi on the North East Zonal Elimination derived from the ethical and monetary assist rendered by the state governor, whom he recommended for his eager curiosity and need to develop the state sports activities business and the youth, in addition to, his consideration of sports activities as a viable occupation, socio-political instrument for nationwide unity, in keeping with his “My Bauchi Agenda.”
He assured the federal government and other people of Bauchi State that the state’s contingent wouldn’t take the victory on the zonal elimination with no consideration, however would consolidate on the efforts to file extra successes on the youth video games to justify the federal government’s big funding within the challenge.
Yusuf additionally recommended the Bauchi State Commissioner of Sports activities, Mohammed Salis Gamawa, for his exemplary management, and for being a great ambassador of Governor Mohammed.
