Kebbi: Youths, Sports Ministry unveils 3years achievements.

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi 

The Kebbi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development recorded significant achievements in sports and youth empowerment, emerging 5th nationally and 2nd in Northern Nigeria at the just-concluded National Sports Festival.

The Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Hon. Nuradden Bala Fingila disclosed this on Tuesday during an inter-ministerial briefing with journalists in conjunction with the Ministry for Information and Culture.

Presenting the 2026 ministerial briefing on the ministry’s activities, progress, and achievements, Fingila said the ministry advises the state government on youth and sports policy and implements programmes to curb juvenile delinquency, moral decadence, youth restiveness, and drug abuse.

“The Ministry designs programmes and activities to provide opportunities to curb juvenile delinquency, moral decadence, youth restiveness, and drug abuse and also also created an enabling environment that encouraged and motivates youth to discover and develop their talents.”

He outlined the ministry’s core functions, including initiating intervention programmes to discover talent, providing training and facilities, promoting youth wellbeing, collecting and analyzing youth-related data, and liaising with national and international agencies.

“Other functions include initiating programmes to reduce youth unemployment, encouraging youth participation at local, national, and international levels, and conducting sensitization against drug abuse and other social vices." He added.

He noted that the state government sustained Kebbi United FC through logistics and support, enabling the club to compete with top northern teams such as Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars, Gombe United, and Yobe Desert Stars, among others.

“Kebbi United has retained its position in the Nigerian National League,” he said.

The commissioner described the club’s run in the 2026 President Federation Cup as historic.

“For the first time since the creation of Sokoto State, a Kebbi State team reached the semifinals of the President Federation Cup,” Fingila stated. “Out of 74 clubs nationwide, Kebbi United was among the last four teams alongside El-Kanemi Warriors of Borno State, Kano Pillars of Kano State, and Akwa United of Akwa Ibom State.”

On player development, he said Kebbi United FC currently has over 15 indigenous players earning a minimum of N150,000 monthly.

“The club serves as a source of employment and a platform for youth talent development,” he added.

The Commissioner explained that  the state also sponsors 11 clubs in the Nigeria Nationwide League, including Kebbi United FC in the National League, Gwandu United FC and Jega United in Division II, and several others in Division III and play-offs.


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