The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON has conferred the executive governor of Katsina state governor, Radda Dikko with merit award in recognition of the immense contribution by his led state administration to sports development.
The well attended award conferment ceremony took place last Saturday at Ahmadu Bello stadium Kaduna.
Katsina state commissioner for sports, Aliyu Lawal Zakari received the award on behalf of the state governor.
Gov Dikko applaud YSFON for its over four decades of sacrifices and investments in youths development in Nigeria through sports.
He reassured of his commitment to continue to invest in the development of sports in all areas that will boost national development.
The immediate past deputy governor of Kano state, Dr Nasiru Gawuna was also on parade as one of the awardees.
Gawuna was decorated in recognition of his service to YSFON for several years. YSFON said.
The managing director, FreIvan Support Services, Moses Ted Andishu also bagged an award, for his contribution to sports developments at the grass root level.
Moses, who is a UK business mogul and philanthropist, speaking through his representative, Joseph Andishu, who received the award on his behalf has reaffirmed his commitments toward supporting laudable projects that will mentor Nigerian youths towards positive innovations and entrepreneurship using sports as the vehicle to pursue his goals to continue to better the cause of humanity.
The incumbent national president, Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod was honorured by YSFON for his tireless support to sports activities involving Nigerian youths.
