By Ado Salisu, Kano
The Executive Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida has led members of the Commission’s management and staff on an inspection visit to various athletes training grounds ahead of the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to hold from November 26th to December 11, 2026 in Enugu state.
The visit was part of the Commission’s leadership commitment to monitoring the athletes preparations ahead of the fiesta.
Babangida who was at the Dambe training camp where the athletes and coaches are receiving vigorous training at Ado Bayero Square, Sabon Gari and other centres, charged them to remain focused and determined so as to maintain the state’s high profile as far as sports festival was concerned.
The chairman who recalled that Kano has recorded tremendous achievements and performance in previous festivals, reiterated the commitment of the Commission to do everything possible to provide enabling environment for them to continue projecting its good image.
While commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for its moral and financial support to the Commission, he called on sports stakeholders to rally round the government in order to actualise the set objectives.
He added that the present administration has been doing its best in the promotion and development of various sporting activities, calling that all hands must be on deck to work collectively towards the success of the state.
”I really appreciate your dedication, zeal and commitment. But we must redouble our efforts and maintain hard work, discipline, and determination in pursuit of our success at the festival,” Babangida added.
The Chairman also expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver outstanding performances and wished them success as they continue their preparations.
President, Bola Ahmad Tinubu is expected to declare the National Sports Festival open on November 28th, 2026 while contingents are expected to start arriving Enugu on November 26th, 2026 with all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT, expected to participate in the Festival.
