Jigawa State Governor Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Muhammad Barde Zakar as Technical Assistant to the Governor on Sports Development.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State Malam Bala Ibrahim.
Similarly, the Governor has approved the appointments of new Management crew for Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club.
“The appointment is coming as part of His Excellency’s commitments to ensure continued success and growth of the Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club” The SSG said.
The SSG listed the composition of the newly appointed Management crew are as follows:
- Gambo Umar Labbo – Chairman
- Engineer Idris Zangi – Vice Chairman
- Abdulmajid Auwal Ali – Team Manager
- Baba Garba – Asst. Team Manager
- Hauwa Garba – Welfare
- Ado Mato Gwaram – Coach
- Sabo Abdullahi – FA Representative
- Ibrahim Isyaku – PRO
- Dodo Isah – Member
- Jafaru M. Shu’aibu – Member
- Abdulkadir Kalla – Member
- Ali M. Ibrahim – Club Secretary
“Furthermore, as part of his efforts to improve the home-based players confidence in the State, the Governor has also approved the establishment and appointments of the Management crew for Junior Golden Stars (Danmodi Strikers) which will serve as feeder team for Jigawa Golden Stars main team with purely Jigawa State indigenes” the statement said.
Malam Bala Ibrahim said, those appointed as pioneer Management crew of the newly established Junior Golden Stars (Danmodi Strikers) are as follows:
- Ibrahim Auwal Kwiachiri – Chairman
- Babangida M. Shalla – Team Manager
- Hassan Magaji – Welfare
- Nura Arma Maigatari – Coach
- Muhammad Ado – Asst. Coach
- Suleiman Isyaku – PRO
- Sabo Saleh Gantsa – Member
- Ibrahim Jibrin – Secretary
The statement further explained that, the new Management Crews have been carefully selected based on merit, competence and experience.
“While congratulating the appointees it is hoped that, they will bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences that will be instrumental in managing and overseeing the affairs of the Clubs” the SSG said.
He disclosed that, the rationale behind the formation of the new Management crew is poised to implement initiatives that will enhance the Golden Star’s performance, attract private sponsorships and increase community involvement in Sports development statewide as well as to provide stability, continuity, crucial for long term success and resilience in line with Governor Malam Umar Namadi vision.
The SSG stated that, the Management Crews are expected to collaborate closely with the State Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture and other stakeholders in the Sports industry to promote the Clubs.
All the appointments take immediate effect.
Ismaila Ibrahim Dutse, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State
October 8, 2024
