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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has reaffirmed his commitment to sports development across the State.The governor reaffirmed this when he received players and management team of Niger Flickers hockey team at the State Governor’s lodge, Abuja.

Governor Umaru Bago reassured the team of the State government’s support to enable it succeed in the upcoming 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super League which is expected to run from June 25 to July 5, 2026.

He charged the team to remain focused, hardworking and make the State proud by winning the League as the government is prepared to provide all the necessary tools and logistics to make them emerge victorious.Chairman, Niger State Sports Commission, Danjuma Masu in his response acknowledged the farmer governor for his continuous support to the sporting industry in the State.

He disclosed that, the massive support from the farmer governor has given the team the much needed encouragement to battle for the coveted trophy.

The Chairman, Niger State Hockey Association, Danjuma Kolo was also part of the delegation that visited the farmer governor.Niger flickers hockey club recently returned from Nairobi Kenya where they participated in the SIKH union hockey club centenary championship

Muftau Adewale

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