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Governor Yusuf appoints 13-man board for Kano Pillars FC

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano has approved the appointment of a 13-man management board for Kano Pillars Football Club.

• June 20, 2023
Kano Pillars Players (completesports.com)

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano has approved the appointment of a 13-man management board for Kano Pillars Football Club.

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Sanusi Bature, on Tuesday in Kano.

Mr Kabir-Yusuf said Babangida Little is the board’s chairman, while Sani Ibrahim will serve as secretary.

He said the board members include Garba Umar, Naziru Abubakar, Bashir Chilla, Ali Nayara, and Shuaibu Doguwa.

Others are Rabiu Pele, Muhammed Danjuma, Sabo Chokalinka, Abba Haruna, Usman Kofar- Naisa, and Yakubu Pele.

He said the appointments were with immediate effect. He added that the officials would soon be inaugurated.

The governor charged the officials to discharge their duties with dedication and commitment to realise their mandate.

(NAN)

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