The Special Assistant on Scholarship to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Arc Salim Adamu Dandada, has met with the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development to discuss the Talent-Based Sports Scholarship initiative.
The meeting focused on creating opportunities for young athletes to access quality education while developing their sporting potential.
Arc Salim Adamu Dandada described the engagement as significant, saying, “It was a distinct honor to meet with the Honorable Commissioner for Youth and Sports to discuss the Talent-Based Sports Scholarship initiative. As the Special Assistant on Scholarship to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, I remain deeply committed to supporting programs that recognize and nurture the immense potential of our youth. This collaboration is a vital step toward empowering young athletes through access to quality education and meaningful opportunities.”
The Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development welcomed the proposal, stressing the importance of investing in the youth. He noted that such programs could transform lives while boosting the state’s image.
According to him, the Talent-Based Sports Scholarship would not only benefit the individual recipients but also enhance Bauchi State’s reputation and competitiveness on both national and international stages.
The initiative is expected to identify and support talented young athletes, providing them with scholarships that merge academic advancement with sports development, aligning education with athletic excellence in Bauchi State.