Zamfara would soon harness economic benefit of sports - Commissioner Shinkafi

 

Zamfara state commissioner of Youth and sports Hon. Tasiu Musa Shinkafi.


From Ahmed Attahir 

The Zamfara state government would soon harness the economic benefits of sports enterprises and investments
Said the commissioner of Youths and sports development Honourable Tasiu Musa Shinkafi in the state.

When properly harness,it would create employment, thereby reducing insecurity and other social vices in the state.

In a statement issued in Gusau by the Zamfara state commissioner of Youths and sports Tasiu Musa Shinkafi through 
information officer Suleiman Aliyu said very soon there would be starter -packs training consist of female and male unemployed Youths in the state. 

"Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal's "Rescue Mission," has introduced significant positive changes in the Youth and Sports Sector in the state".

"The aim is to stimulate, support, and encourage youth to develop their inherent potential through productivity". 

"Additionally, the government seeks to harness the economic benefits of sports enterprises and investments to create employment, thereby reducing insecurity and other social vices".

According to him,the socio-economic development opportunities inherent in youth and sports activities are so significant that they cannot be overlooked or left untapped.

"To effectively achieve its goals, the Zamfara State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development led by Hon. Commissioner Tasi’u Musa Shinkafi, has standardized its operations to align with modern trends".

He disclosed that innovative measures were introduced within the Ministry’s operations to ensure compliance with motivational theories of youth and sports development from the grassroots to international levels.

"The Ministry has successfully evaluated, repositioned, and strengthened its operational capacity to fulfill its statutory obligations effectively. During this process, it uncovered significant issues that severely impeded its role and impact on youth and sports development".

"Through collaboration with credible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the Ministry has implemented comprehensive programs that offer training, support, and opportunities for youth in the state to acquire relevant skills, gain employment, and contribute meaningfully to society".

The ministry's achievements has significantly boosted the morale of youth and sports enthusiasts,fostering cooperation with the state government to achieve its objectives.

"The Ministry is reviewing the Bills of Quantities to rehabilitate and revitalize the previously abandoned Skills Acquisition Centers across the State". 

"Also, the Ministry has made concrete arrangements to provide quarterly training and starter-packs to five thousand unemployed male and female youths". 

He stressed that the training will encompasses various trades, including computer skills, ICT, solar power installations and repairs, GSM repairs, electrical installations, shoe and bag making, tailoring, hairdressing, and poultry production in the state.

"As part of Dauda’s 'Zamfara Rescue Mission', the Ministry has launched a website to collect data on unemployed graduates in Zamfara state".  He mentioned.

He further maintained that Zamfara State's Executive Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has steadfastly taken on leadership responsibilities with a mission of salvation. 

"After thoroughly analyzing the economic and social benefits of the sports sector, the Zamfara State Government has established a Football Academy to recruit young, talented players for intensive three-month training sessions".

"This training aims to prepare them to join foreign soccer clubs, with the expectation that the proceeds from their sports engagements will be remitted to the state government in foreign currency".

"To begin the process from the grassroots, the Ministry has initiated plans to construct two 1,000-capacity mini stadiums in each of the state's three geographical zones. Additionally, it proposes to build an indoor sports hall in each zone to enhance the state's revenue base". He stated.

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