Gov Bala reaffirms total support to Wikki Tourist FC.
By Adamu IMAM
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed of Bauchi State has reassured his total support to the state owned football club Wikki Tourist.
Gov Bala disclosed this yesterday when he received in audience the Interim Management Committee of the club and other agencies of the Ministry of Youths and Sports led by the Commissioner Ministry of Youth and Sports Mohammed Salis Gamawa on a congratulatory visit over his re election victory at the Supreme Court recently.
He said Wikki Tourists fc has remained one of his top priority areas and will continue to remain so.
The Governor commended the performance of the club so far in Nigeria National League and vowed to ensure that it gained promotion back to the premier league.
"The former management failed me as they allow the club to be relegated, hence my decision to instruct the Commissioner to bring in sound management and I'm happy now they are doing well"
Earlier speaking, Commissioner of Youths and Sports Mohammed Salis Gamawa said the visit was to Congratulate the Governor on his recent victory at the Supreme Court.
Salis said his Ministry will forever remain grateful to the Governor for his unwavering support for its programmes promising to justify the confidence reposed in them.
A member of the Interim Management Committee Umar Sa'idu expressed gratitude to the Governor for making Wikki Tourists fc one of his priorities, dedicating the 3-0 victory over the visiting ABS FC to the Governor on his supreme court victory.
Team captain Mohammed Idris Guda while congratulating the Governor on his recent victory at the Supreme Court pledged the players commitment to work harder until the target is achieved. #