Chairman, Niger Badminton Association, Nma kolo host Two exceptional players.
The Chairman of the Niger Badminton Association, Hon. Nma Kolo who is also Special Adviser Political and Strategy to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago hosted two outstanding players for their sterling performance at the just concluded International Badminton championship hosted by Nigeria in Lagos.
At a surprise civic reception organised in honour of sensation 18years old player, Shehu Saidu and silver medalist at just concluded tournament, he said they have brought honour and pride to the State.
An elated Jiwon Minna, who could not curtail his joy disclosed that, the two players has written their names and Niger State Badminton Association in gold by their sheer brilliance and master stroke during the championship.
He disclosed that 18 years old Aliyu Saidu mesmerized the Lagos fans with his sublime and master stroke to earn a place in the among the 32 best talents at the event.
On his part, Aliyu Shehu powered all the way to the finals before gallantly losing to his Indian opponent in the final.
” Let’s continue to celebrate our champions as they inspire a new level of Badminton in Niger state”
The State Badminton boss, also use the occasion to announced the cash donation of 300,000 by a Sports enthusiast, Alhaji Ahmed Bello which he promptly directed should be shared among the Two State ambassadors.
” A friend of mine, just walk in here this evening and within minutes was impressed with our efforts and gave a cash donation of 3000,000, I want it to be shared among the players while I will know what to do for the coaches, ”
He however, commended the coaches for their tireless efforts at nurturing budding talents to exceptional international sucess, and the Badminton board for their team efforts of taking the sport to the nest level in the name.
