November 30, (THEWILL) — The District Head of Gagi in the Sokoto North Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, has urged Nigerian youths to actively participate in sports to tackle terrorism, idleness, and other social vices.
Alhaji Jabbi made the call during the closing ceremony of the inter-professional associations five-a-side football competition organised by the Sokoto Professionals Network at the Abdullahi Shehu Sports Arena in Sokoto.
He described the initiative as timely and commendable, emphasising that sports remain one of the most effective ways to engage young people positively.
The traditional leader appealed to groups and associations to emulate the Sokoto Professionals Network by collaborating with government and private organisations to promote various sporting activities that can reduce youth restiveness.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Engr. Zayyanu Tambari Yabo, the Chairman of the Sports Sub-committee, Dr Rilwanu Bello Nagwari, reaffirmed the Network’s commitment to supporting sports development in the state.
He noted that the organisation has lined up several sporting programmes aimed at enhancing the physical fitness and overall well-being of youths.
The final match of the tournament was contested between the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto Branch, and the Sokoto Professionals team, with the latter emerging victorious.
The NBA team finished second among the eight professional groups that took part in the competition.
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