Idris Ahmed, Lafia.
Nasarawa state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule has visioned that players at the Lafia Lawn Tennis club will be world-class in the nearest future.
The Governor stated at the grand finale of the 2020 maiden Governor Abdullahi Sule Tennis Open held at the Tennis Club in Project Quarters Lafia on Saturday.
Governor Sule was amazed by the skills displayed by the participants in the tournament saying as a player himself, he could see them making the state proud in no distant time.
“I can see some future US Open, Australian Open as well as French Open Champions and from all indications by the grace of God we will be there”, Gov Sule said.
On the request for expansion of the tennis court, Governor Sule expressed his commitment to boost tennis and other sporting activities in the state as a way of fostering unity and keeping the youth engaged.
“Because it is a fair request, I will personally donate instead of asking Nasarawa State to provide, I will make it personal, I donate three million naira”, Engr Sule added.
He further supported winners of the tournament with cash gifts in order to encourage them to put more efforts in making the state proud.
Speaking earlier, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Sandaji applauded the leadership style of the Governor working towards changing the narrative in the state.
Abubakar Sandaji then made a case for the expansion of the tennis club considering the increase in membership of the club.
“We want you to assist us with a third court and if possible upgrading of facilities here particularly the perimeter fencing of the club”, Sandaji stressed.
