Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso (Dan Wadatan Nupe), has officially assumed office as the Chairman of Niger Tornadoes Football Club following the presentation of his appointment letter by the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Minna on Monday.
During the presentation ceremony, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski warmly welcomed Dr. Kuso to the Ministry and congratulated him on his well-deserved appointment. He urged the management and staff of Niger Tornadoes Football Club to accord the new Chairman their maximum support, cooperation, and loyalty to enable him to effectively discharge his responsibilities and reposition the club for greater success.
He also charged the new Chairman of guiding the club to a top-three finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and securing a continental ticket at the end of the season
“We want to see Niger Tornadoes finish among the first three teams in the league. That is the challenge before this management. The Niger State Government has consistently supported the club, and that support will continue,” he said.
Dr. Ngaski expressed confidence in the capacity of the new chairman to deliver on the mandate and urged members of the management committee to work collectively towards achieving the club’s objectives” he said.
He further stated that the expectations of Nigerlites and football enthusiasts were high, stressing that the state government would continue to provide the necessary support for the club. He advised the chairman to uphold transparency and assemble a competitive squad capable of making the state proud. He congratulated the newly constituted management committee and wished them a successful tenure.