Sports major synergy builder among security formations – Ganduje

From Mustapha Adamu, Kano

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has described sports as the synergy builder between different security formations in the state.
He made this assertion at the weekend, during the opening ceremony of Kano state Military and Para – Military Games tagged” Service Games 2021” Saturday at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata.
Governor Ganduje said “there’s no doubt from what i saw during the match pass that the formation are ready for healthy competition.
“We are proud of you and people of Kano are also proud of you and i also believe this is the beginning of building synergy between different security formations military and para military alike”.
He therefore thanked the Kano state sports commission for living up to expectation by organizing such a competition that will show Kano youth a way out through sports.
Also, earlier in his address, the chairman Kano state sports commission Alh Ibrahim Galadima said the events are organized to build strong relationship between security formations.
“ Kano state sports commission is highly interested in searching and grooming young talents that will be representing the state in any sporting events.
“ I’m very optimistic that if our talents under goes rigorous training they will definitely became a national assets” Galadima said.
Furthermore, he maintained that sport is an avenue that is capable of bringing harmonious coexistence among Nigerians, thereby making our teeming youths more productive.
It was gathered 618 registered athletes, drawn from various security formations are going to be competing in the one week event, which is expected to be closed on 7th August, 2021.
The formations include: Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air force, Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC).
Others include Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State Fire Service, Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Kano Corporate Security, Hisbah and VIO respectively.