Badminton: Kebbi Gov. vows to promote game in Nigeria

Dr Nasiru Idris

Dr Nasiru Idris

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris has promised to continue to support and promote the game of badminton in Nigeria.

Idris, stated this while hosting delegation of Badminton Federation of Nigeria led by Mai Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman alongside President of the Federation, Barrister Francis Orbih in Birnin Kebbi.

The governor, who has been promoter of the badminton said, apart from mobilizing young players ,he would ensure the game is moving forward in the country.

“I was one of you and I will continue to be part of badminton family. I will continue to be part of people in Nigeria who will be promoting badminton in Nigeria. Whatever it will take us to develop badminton, we would do it”, he said.

Earlier, Mai Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman congratulate the Governor for his victory at the poll and informed him they were in the state to felicitate with him and seeks for his continuous support to promote badminton in Nigeria.

“You are part of us, you used to encourage young Nigerians to join badminton and sponsored them even before you becomes Governor. We are still soliciting for your partnership to promote badminton in Nigeria”, he said.

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