The Chairman of the Bauchi State Football Association (FA), Patrick Pascal, has expressed appreciation to football stakeholders across the state while commending Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for his continued support for sports development.
Pascal said the collective efforts of administrators, coaches, referees, club owners, players, and supporters have been instrumental in sustaining football activities and nurturing talent within the state. He noted that the cooperation and commitment of stakeholders have helped strengthen the structure of football in Bauchi despite prevailing challenges.
The Bauchi FA chairman reserved special praise for Governor Bala Mohammed, describing him as a strong supporter of youth empowerment and grassroots sports development. According to Pascal, the governor’s backing has provided an enabling environment for football to grow, particularly at the grassroots level where young talents are discovered and developed.
He emphasized that government support remains vital to the progress of sports, adding that Bauchi State has continued to witness steady improvement in football administration and participation due to policies and encouragement from the state leadership.
Pascal also reaffirmed the Bauchi FA’s commitment to transparency, development of refereeing and coaching standards, and the organization of competitive football programmes that will place the state on a stronger national footing.
He called on all stakeholders to remain united and focused, stressing that sustained collaboration is key to achieving long-term growth and success for football in Bauchi State.
