The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has praised Governor Mohammed Abubakar for the hosting of the 36th edition of the Public Service Games by his state, Bauchi.
According to Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, media aide to the governor, in a statement, the state is hosting the games tagged “Bauchi 2017” in partnership with the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA).
Dalung gave the commendation to the state governor during a visit to his office by the management of the Federation ahead of the official opening of the games.
Dalung said the governor needed to be commended for accepting to host the event, pointing out that it had shown that he was a lover of sports and unity of Nigeria.
He noted that the games hosted by Bauchi was the most attended, adding that it was a perfect opportunity for all and sundry to witness for themselves the peaceful nature of the state.
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He said it also gave the opportunity for the people to interact with the peace-loving and accommodating people of the state.
In his remarks, Governor Abubakar stated that the importance of sports and leisure in the lives of human beings could not be overemphasised especially the federal civil servants who put their all in serving their country.
The governor commended the organisers of the game, pointing out that it was a perfect avenue for a lot of misconceptions about the state to be corrected.
According to him, “Bauchi State is a very peaceful and hospitable state despite being in the North Eastern sub region.”
He added that more than 6,000 people had entered Bauchi State for the games, and that would undoubtedly boost the economy of the state.
The governor prayed for a week of outstanding sporting activities and also called on participants to visit the famous Yankari Game Reserve, Sumu Wildlife Park and other tourist attraction sites in the state.
