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Sports Minister To Bag Chieftaincy Title In Daura


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Sports Minister To Bag Chieftaincy Title In Daura

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare will on Thursday, December 22, be conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Seriki Wasanni ( King/Leader of Games) by the Daura Emirate Council led by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar. 

BSNSports.com.ng gathered that the historic event, which will hold at the Emir's palace in Daura, is expected to attract people from all walks of life including top government functionaries, politicians, the diplomatic community and the organised private sector.

Recognising the achievements and contributions of the Minister to nationhood through grassroots sports development, the honour will inspire Dare to sustain his remarkable legacies and good deeds in all facets of life.

Dare, who had received numerous awards both locally and internationally for his outstanding accomplishments in grassroots sports and youth development is respected for being a detribalised Nigerian who has continually built and sustained relationships across the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.

As part of efforts made to ensure the provision of new sports facilities and the rehabilitation of dilapidated ones across the country, the Minister recently refurbished the Daura township stadium in Daura, Katsina State.

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja was rehabilitated last year through the Adopt a Pitch initiative in collaboration with the Dangote Group. The National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos is also at an advanced stage of such rehabilitation.

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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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