The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Amb. Lucky Isaac Yargwa, has stated that the Ministry would organize a one-day meeting with critical football stakeholders in the State as part of Government’s efforts to move the game of football to the next level.
Yargwa made the disclosure at his office in Lafia while addressing the Press.
According to him, “We are a State with progressive-minded people, and football is one of the major sports both the Government and citizens are so keen about.
“This is not to say we are not interested in other sports, but football is the most followed sport in this part of the world for now.
“However, sports generally have gone beyond just being for leisure. It’s a multi-billion dollar franchise that can both change the life of an individual and the society forever.
“It’s on this premise that we are convening a meeting of football stakeholders in the State to brainstorm on the best ways and approaches to deploy to move our football and its stakeholders forward.
“This meeting will involve stakeholders from across boards, including from the State Football Association, Referees, Representatives of the Local Government Areas’ FA, Club Owners, Coaches, Supporters, Media and even the Players.
“After the meeting, we shall come up with a communiquẹ̀ that will enable us actualize our common goal and in line with best practices, the world over.”
Though no specific date was fixed for the stakeholders’ summit, the Commissioner, however, noted that the meeting would hold soon.
