The President of Africa Zone 3 Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Colonel Samuel Amedu (rtd) has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for sustaining the facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata, Kano.
Colonel Samuel Amedu who double as board member of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) made commendation during clinic organised for the players and coaches in the ongoing Savannah Conference inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship in Kano.
He explained that Kano state has been contributed to the development and promotion of various sporting events especially in interms of hosting national and international competitions.
Colonel Samuel Amedu who is also coordinator of the Nestle Milo basketball championship applauded the sponsors for their commitment to the development of the game at grassroots levels among secondary schools across the country for 25-years.
He called on other corporate organisations as part of their social responsibility to complement Government efforts in this direction.
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The president however, said that the tournament has produce stars who some of them were playing in United States of America (USA) and foreign countries.
While expressing appreciation to the participants states for their sportsmanship throughout the competition, he assured them that the organisers would continue to ensure their comfort and fair officiating aimed at achieving the desired goal.
”Honestly speaking we have achieved a lot within this 25 years. I must commend all the stakeholders for their commitment and support for reaching this level as we have concluded all necessary arrangements to celebrate the 25th edition in a unique style at the final in Lagos later this year,” he concluded.
