Kebbi State is getting set to host the 2025 National Badminton Championship in September and Governor Nasir Idris has directed the state chapter of the Badminton Association headed by Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruq Muslim, to begin preparations in order to ensure that the championship is held successfully.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Governor Idris’ Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yahaya Sarki noted that the Kauran Gwandu disclosed this while receiving members of the Kauran Gwandu Badminton Association, who paid him a thank-you visit at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Monday.
‘Badminton is rapidly growing in popularity in Nigeria, now only second to football.
We must begin to plan early because we are bringing Nigeria here. Let me see your budget, we will discuss it. I want Kebbi to set the standard for hosting National Badminton Championships’ he said.
The governor praised Kebbi players for their consistency and impressive performances in national competitions, describing them as ‘sons who are making us proud with their doggedness, securing victory after victory’.
As Grand Patron of the Association, Governor Idris also decorated members who recently won laurels in national tournaments.
In his remarks, chairman of the association, Engr. Abdullahi Faruq Muslim, expressed appreciation to the governor for appointing 14 members of the association to various government positions.
He also commended the governor’s unwavering support for the growth and promotion of badminton in Kebbi State and across the country.
Earlier, the Secretary of Kauran Gwandu Badminton Club, Abubakar Abdullahi Easy, also thanked the governor for what he described as his ‘fatherly care’ and continued support for the association, which, he noted, has significantly contributed to the players’ successes and medal-winning performances-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
