SSA on Sports, Ex-Badminton Champion Support Taraba Skating Team’s Trip to Calabar
By Henry Agbu
The Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Bom Williya Emmanuel and former African badminton champion, Bulus Jimkam, have extended financial support to the Taraba State Skating Association to enable their participation in an upcoming competition in Calabar.
The duo made the donation as a show of encouragement and commitment to the development of sports in the state.
Their support is seen as a major boost to the team’s morale ahead of the tournament, where Taraba State is believed to have a strong chance of winning medals, based on the enthusiasm and readiness of its youth.
Speaking to journalists, SSA Bom Williya Emmanuel urged the athletes to go all out and make the state proud, charging them to be good ambassadors of Taraba State and reminded them that Governor Agbu Kefas is solidly behind them.
“The governor believes in your potentials. Be disciplined, stay focused, and remember you’re not just representing yourselves but the entire state,” Bom Williya said.
Also speaking, Bulus Jimkam lauded Governor Agbu Kefas for his passion for sports development, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to bring home medals and bring glory to the state.
“The state has what it takes to succeed in national competitions. I believe in these athletes, and I know they will make us proud,” Jimkam added.
In his remarks, the team’s coach, Alexander Divine, expressed appreciation to Gara Soyonga Nongha,SSA on sports services Christian Kotonti and the SSA on Youth, Emmanuel George for their continued support of the Skating Association.
He assured that the team is well-prepared and will not disappoint the state.
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