Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday hosted the Head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Éric Sékou Chelle, at the Government House in Gusau.
The governor disclosed the visit in a post shared on his verified social media handles, describing the meeting as a productive engagement with an accomplished sportsperson.
According to Governor Lawal, discussions during the visit focused on key issues that align with the state’s development agenda, particularly the promotion of sports as a tool for youth engagement and empowerment across various categories.
He noted that the conversation also highlighted opportunities to harness the potential of young people in Zamfara through structured sporting activities, especially as the state prepares for the inauguration of its revamped stadium and sports complex.
“Earlier today, I received Éric Sékou Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles. It was a pleasure to converse with such a great sportsperson.
We discussed key issues that support Zamfara State’s development and how to engage our youths in active sports across different categories, especially in light of the upcoming inauguration of our revamped stadium and sports complex.”
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in sports infrastructure and programmes that will encourage talent development and create positive avenues for youths in the state.
