The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, in collaboration with the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has officially opened a mini-stadium valued at $1.19 million, aiming to bolster grassroots football development in Kebbi State.
The former governor of the state, Atiku Bagudu supported, by NFF, laid the foundation of the project located on Kalgo Road in Birnin Kebbi in September.
While inaugurating the stadium on Friday, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris stressed the need to engage youths in useful endeavors to keep them healthy.
He said that his administration is considering the restoration of the Annual Sports Festival and would continue to support clubs and associations to excel.
Idris was represented by the Head of Service (HoS), Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena.
He thanked the General Secretary of NFF, Sanusi Muhammad, who facilitated the citing of the project in collaboration with NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, as well as the Chairman of the state Football Association, Abubakar Chika-Ladan, for their efforts.
The governor appealed to the state football association and NFF to make the state a centre for the National Football League, in order to develop football talents in the state.
Idris further assured of the readiness of his administration to assist and partner in the development of football and every other sport in the state.
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