President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is fully committed to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria.
By Mohammed Baba Busu
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government is fully committed to upscaling horse racing in Nigeria.
The president also vowed that his administration would leave no stone unturned in making horse racing an all-year round event.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Kaduna at the grand finale of the ‘Renewed Hope International Horse Racing Derby’.
NAN also reports that, the event, organised by the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN), had as theme:’Sahel Savannah Series 2025′.
Represented by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission of Nigeria (NSCN), Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Tinubu said, “we are fully committed to general sports development in the country.
He said,”We will also collaborate with the federation to take the sports to the desired level as it showcases our age-old cultures and transitions.
“It also promotes unity among the citizens and other parts of Africa just as it boosts the economy and tourism.”
Tinubu further underscored the importance of horse racing, saying that it aligned with his Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a message to the event, the life president of the federation and the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, said that the historic event celebrated Nigeria’s rich equestrian tradition.
“It also showed the collective spirit of regional integration and cultural heritage across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Etsu Nupe, who was represented by Alhaji Sai’du Umaru-Lakpene, Lakpene Raba Nupe and Financial Secretary of the HRFN added, “At the health of the series is our commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
“This agenda represents a vision of unity, progress and prosperity for Nigeria.
“We are proud to play our part by showcasing the talent, diversity and competitive spirit that define our great nation.”
In another message to the epochal event, the Chairman of the federation, Alhaji Tajudeen Dantata, stated that the momentous occasion marked a significant milestone in the history of horse racing in Nigeria.