The Bauchi State Government has called on parents, communities and other stakeholders to support sports development in schools and at the grassroots to help keep children away from social vices.
The appeal was made by the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Abubakar Isa, during the state finals of the 2025 UBEC/SUBEB Basic Education Schools Sports Competition held at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.
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Represented by his Senior Special Assistant, Abubakar Mansur, Isa described sports as a powerful tool for engaging young people positively, building discipline and nurturing talent.
“Sports have continued to serve as an effective tool for engaging young people positively. We therefore call on government, parents and other stakeholders to invest more in sports development in schools and at the grassroots to keep our children away from social vices,” he said.
The SUBEB chairman also commended the officials, coaches, games masters and pupils for their commitment to the success of the competition.
Also speaking, the North-East Zonal Director of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abdullahi Jarma, congratulated the participants on their performances and urged them to remain committed to sports.
“This competition is part of the preparations for the national finals, which will be held in Delta State later this year. We urge all stakeholders to sustain their support for the development of school sports,” he said.
Earlier, the Director of School Services at SUBEB, Zuhairu Usman, said the use of genuine pupils from schools across the state’s local government areas had strengthened the credibility of the competition.
According to him, selecting only eligible pupils had enhanced public confidence in the event, adding that coaches and officials must remain transparent when choosing athletes who will represent Bauchi State at the national finals.
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