Katsina State Government has approved the maiden edition of the Katsina Inter-Ward Grassroots Football Tournament, tagged "Governor Dikko Umar Radda Youth Mobilization and Empowerment Tournament," in a major boost to grassroots sports development and youth empowerment in the state.
The tournament, approved by the Katsina State Executive Council, is designed to engage young people across the state's 361 wards through football, while promoting unity, talent discovery and socioeconomic opportunities.
The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur, PhD, FNSE, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Dikko Umar Radda for approving the initiative, describing it as a significant step towards expanding opportunities for youths through sports.
The competition is expected to provide a platform for young football talents to showcase their abilities, while strengthening community participation, promoting physical fitness and encouraging positive youth engagement.
According to the ministry, the tournament will also serve as a vehicle for civic mobilization, community enlightenment and constructive engagement between young people and the state government.
To ensure effective coordination and successful execution, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will collaborate with the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, alongside the respective local government councils, to secure the participation of all 361 wards across the state.
Other key stakeholders expected to support the initiative include the Katsina State Football Association, the Katsina State Coalition for Youth and Sports Development, the Katsina State Football Clubs in Support of Good Governance, as well as grassroots youth and sports organizations.
The ministry has called on traditional rulers, community leaders, football stakeholders and sports enthusiasts to give the tournament maximum support and cooperation to achieve its objectives.
The maiden edition of the competition is expected to strengthen grassroots football, promote social cohesion and create fresh opportunities for youth development across Katsina State.
Source:
KATSINA SWAN.
The tournament, approved by the Katsina State Executive Council, is designed to engage young people across the state's 361 wards through football, while promoting unity, talent discovery and socioeconomic opportunities.
The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur, PhD, FNSE, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Dikko Umar Radda for approving the initiative, describing it as a significant step towards expanding opportunities for youths through sports.
The competition is expected to provide a platform for young football talents to showcase their abilities, while strengthening community participation, promoting physical fitness and encouraging positive youth engagement.
According to the ministry, the tournament will also serve as a vehicle for civic mobilization, community enlightenment and constructive engagement between young people and the state government.
To ensure effective coordination and successful execution, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will collaborate with the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, alongside the respective local government councils, to secure the participation of all 361 wards across the state.
Other key stakeholders expected to support the initiative include the Katsina State Football Association, the Katsina State Coalition for Youth and Sports Development, the Katsina State Football Clubs in Support of Good Governance, as well as grassroots youth and sports organizations.
The ministry has called on traditional rulers, community leaders, football stakeholders and sports enthusiasts to give the tournament maximum support and cooperation to achieve its objectives.
The maiden edition of the competition is expected to strengthen grassroots football, promote social cohesion and create fresh opportunities for youth development across Katsina State.
Source:
KATSINA SWAN.