Writing By Khadijah Aliyu ; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Director and Principal of Government Girls College (GGC) Dala, Hauwa Wali, has described sports as an important tool for promoting national unity and fostering peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
Hauwa Wali made the remark while receiving executive members of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) led by its President, Olabisi Joseph, during a courtesy visit to her office in Kano.
The visit formed part of activities lined up for a workshop organised by the federation in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee with support from Olympic Solidarity.
Hauwa called on local, state and federal governments, as well as corporate organisations, to support the federation in achieving its objectives of grassroots sports development across the country.
The Principal also pledged the continued support of the college by making its facilities available whenever necessary to complement the federation’s efforts toward the growth of sports nationwide.
She commended the leadership of the Nigerian School Sports Federation for its commitment to the promotion and development of sporting activities across the country.
Hauwa expressed appreciation to the NSSF for selecting Government Girls College Dala to host the workshop among several schools in Kano State.
Earlier, the NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph, appreciated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Ministry of Education and the management of the college for their support and cooperation toward the success of the programme.
Mrs. Joseph stated that the federation remains committed to complementing the efforts of the National Sports Commission and the Nigerian Olympic Committee in advancing sports development across the country.
KHADIJAH ALIYU