From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has approved the release of N50 Million for the purchase of sporting equipment for distribution to all football clubs in all the 21 local government areas of Kebbi state.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
According to him, this follow the establishment of football academy by the state which has inspired many youths to participate in football game.
“The money is to procure 50 sets of small sized jerseys for young footballers, 50 sets of jersey for adults, 260 sets of large size jersey for league clubs, 200 pairs of track suits and 2,500 balls of different sizes.
“The governor also approved the release of N30 million naira for the states participation in the 21st National Sports Festival in Delta state to cover equipment, transportation, medicals attention, official allowances and logistics.
“The Kebbi state Chief Executive further approved the release of N3 million for the Nigeria Progressives Governors Forum Unity Football Cup competition hosting rights to aid the organization”, he said.