Olaoluwa Aro
Chairman of Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal (MON) has been honored with an award of recognition for his immense contribution to the development of sports, especially grassroot football in Bauchi State and beyond.
This honor was bestowed on Pascal, who is equally the present team Coordinator of Nigeria’s apex national team by the Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed at the final of YSFSON U-15 Soccer Tournament over the weekend.
The ex Shooting stars of Ibadan player, Patrick Pascal (MON) described the award of recognition as one of the motivating factors to do more in grassroots development, while praising Her Excellency, for her consistent support on Sports- Developmental programs within and outside Bauchi State
“As an ex international, I was part of the beneficiaries of Grassroot football development during my playing days. Since I became the FA chairman, I vowed not to underestimate the power of youth engagement through sports, especially football event as this is an avenue for us as Football Association to annex these talented players together.
“This award means a lot to me but as a leader, I have dedicated it to Bauchi State Football Association. It’s really historic for me to be honored by the Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, I am grateful for recognizing our good work even though, this award would spur me to remain focused in my quest for talent discovery across Bauchi State ” Said Patrick Pascal.
“Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed has been a major support system for YSFSON programs, not just in Bauchi State but also outside; In fact, her desire in talent identification is peerless amongst women who are showing interest in same project.
“She is very connected to the youths at all levels and have patience to listen to their hue and cry on what they hanker for hence, with unflinching commitment to support programs that can help achieve the dream and vision of these talents” Pascal revealed.
Patrick Pascal (MON), has been changing the facet of football structures in Bauchi State since he assumed the position few years ago.
Meanwhile, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed believed the restive youths of Bauchi State need to be properly engaged through sporting programs across the State and chronologically, Her Excellency has been described as a Fillip to sports men having sponsored different football events through YSFSON programs across the Northern states; The wife of Bauchi State Governor has persistently been giving total support for this cause and course respectively.
