Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially appointed fresh leadership for the Kano State Sports Commission and the Kano Pillars Football Club Management Board. Announced by spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, this initiative aims to revitalize sports management and support youth growth throughout the region.
Alhaji Tukur Babangida will lead the Sports Commission as Chairman. He is joined by a diverse group of members, including Balarabe Surajo, Ibrahim Abba, Auwal Surajo, a representative for persons with disabilities, Sunusi Ismail, Sani Musa Danja, and secretary Bashir Maizare.
For Kano Pillars, Ahmad Musbahu has been appointed as Chairman of the Management Board. The board features Abba Galadima, Sharu Inuwa Rabiu, Fatima Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Idris, Abubakar Isa Dandago, and Salisu Muhammad Kosawa. Notably, former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has taken on the role of Sports Ambassador. Additional board members include Jamilu Tijani Yamadawa, Engr. Usman Mustapha K/Na’isa, Murtala Umar, and Kabiru Usman.
The governor instructed the new appointees to leverage their professional backgrounds to identify emerging talent and restore the status of Kano Pillars. Governor Yusuf expressed his belief that these leadership changes will foster a period of increased professionalism and success for sports in Kano State.
