Victoria Mgbanwa
In a bold move to revolutionize youth development, Gombe State Commissioner Adamu Inuwa Pantami, has teamed up with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to unleash the transformative power of sports across the state.
Pantami made this known in his office during a courtesy visit by the State SWAN executives, led by its Chairman, Mr Mark Nuhu Malele,
“We are determined to use sport activities to engage the youth of the state.
Just like developed countries, Gombe will continue to leverage on the importance of sports in the development of youths for the betterment of the society.
“We need SWAN to help us improve on our sports and I assure you that we will carry your members along. I want you to be part of my journey in this ministry.
“With sports playing a crucial role in taking youths away from restive activities such as drug abuse, cultism, gangsterism such as Kakare and other criminal activities.
He said the Inuwa Yahaya administration will leave no stone unturned in engaging the youths positively through sporting activities.
Gombe SWAN Chairman, Mr. Mark Nuhu Malele, assured the commissioner of SWAN willingness to support the project and promised to project Gombe state on the sport map of Nigeria.
