By Obaseki Anthony on January 29, 2020

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said that he is committed to the development and growth of handball in the state.

He revealed this yesterday, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, when he received the board members of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) led by the President, Mr. Samuel Ocheho in his office.

The HFN hierarchy was on a courtesy visit to the Governor to seek his support for the National Under 12/15 Male and Female Handball Championship which is slated to hold in Sokoto from February 28 to March 7, 2020.

Governor Tambuwal reaffirmed the commitment of his government to support the competition as well as ensure that it is hitch-free. He noted that Sokoto State is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to handball as shown by the exploits of the state team, Sokoto Rima. The Governor promised to reposition Sokoto Rima for greater achievements.

He pledged to make the National Under 12/15 Handball Championship one of the best competitions the HFN has ever organised. He also promised to provide free accommodation and feeding for all participating teams attending the championship as well adequate security for the players and official.

An elated HFN President, Sam Ocheho, said the competition is to ensure that development of the sport starts from the grassroots. He praised the Governor for committing to the feeding and accommodation of the team as it will reduce the burdens of participating teams who only need to transport themselves to the venue of the championship and payment of players allowances.

Ochedo also praised Tambuwal for the support towards the HFN and promised that the federation will work with the Local Organising Committee to deliver a first class championship that will linger in the minds of everyone for long.

•PHOTO: Governor Tambuwal

Source Daily Sports

Posted January 29, 2020

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