Abubakar Ladan Zurmi, the newly sworn-in First Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has stated that the Federation’s new leadership will concentrate on developing grassroots athletic talent.
Zurmi made this known on Friday while speaking with journalists in Gusau, the state capital of Zamfara.
He stated that the new executive committee is committed to holding numerous competitions to promote and develop young athletes from national primary and secondary schools.
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“We will start sourcing candidates.” This talent sourcing will begin at the grassroots, starting with primary schools, secondary schools, and the residents of the communities where we will coordinate efforts to connect these youth, organize competitions, and demonstrate greater responsibility, he said.
He expressed his concern about the North-West region’s current athletics situation, noting that the area has been developing more slowly than it should.
He did, however, promise that the new leadership would change this narrative.
“My coming on board will ensure that the region (Northwest) where I represent will ensure that all sports, including all athletics, are revived.” We will work with our various state governments to promote the development of sports in the area, as well as to foster talent and promote unity in sporting activities.