Bauchi state delegates led by the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Honorable Adamu Manu Soro have arrived in Cameroon for the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
On arrival, the Commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Bala Mohammed for supporting the state to participate in the tournament.
Honourable Manu Soro said his ministry will not relent in doing it best towards improving sporting activities in the state in a move to assist the governor to achieve his mission for the sector.
“Alhamdulillah we have arrived in Cameroon safely, and we are grateful to our boss, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed for giving us the opportunity to participate in the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
“We will not take His Excellency’s support to sporting activities for granted, we must do our best to ensure his success in line with the mandate of our ministry.”
The Commissioner while commending the present administration in the state for its support towards ensuring the advancement of sporting activities in Bauchi, called on key stakeholders in the state to rally around the administration for the best interest of all.
Honourable Manu Soro, therefore, expressed confidence that the Nigerian team would participate fully in the tournament thereby excelling in their matches throughout the period.
Also in the delegation is the Chairman of the Bauchi State Sports Council, Ado Ibrahim Ama.
