Gombe Monarch, Dr Abubakar Assures Continued Support for Sponsors, Organisers of Sports Activities In The Emirate

Joseph ODOEKWU

The Emir of Gombe, H.R.H Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar has applauded the sponsor of Gombe state maiden edition of inter secondary schools athletics and  Principal cup competition, Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara Gombe.

The Monarch, His Royal Highness Abubakar Shehu Abubakar who was represented by Dan Adalan Gombe, Alhaji Muhammad Baba Mabani during the closing ceremony of the 5-day event said that the  championship will go along ways especially in recruiting the hidden talented athletes and at the same time improve their skills for future national and international engagements.

"We really appreciate Hon. Gara's commitment and determination in moving the state forward as far as sports was concerned in the state,'' the Emir explained.

He however said, that the Emirate council will continue to support such kind of programme aimed at motivating Hon. Gara to do more for the community and the state in general.

While congratulating the winners for making their schools proud, he urged the losers to redouble efforts in the subsequent edition of the championships.

The Emir was later awarded a lifetime patron of the competition by the organiser of the competition Hon. Gara Gombe which was the highlight of the closing ceremony