Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, the vice chancellor of Skyline University in Kano, has underlined his dedication to collaborate with major actors from various sectors in order to promote the sports industry in the state and the country at large.

He made his commitment known at the conclusion of the fifth Skyline University 5-aside basketball and football competitions, which were hosted on campus last weekend.

The professor claims that the institution’s management is keen to collaborate with the Kano State government and other significant stakeholders to develop more sports programs in an attempt to identify undiscovered talent for future national and international competitions.

He unfolded that the university has been supporting government initiatives in sports development by hosting youth and inter-secondary competitions.

In order to accomplish the intended goals, VC Kumar also suggested that the university will take part in the upcoming Kano State Higher Institutions Games (KASHIGA) and other National competitions.

He encouraged the participating schools to keep up the good work and praised them for their understanding and support during the five-day event.

Aisha International College finished third in the football competition, while ADY Science College emerged victorious after defeating their Yan Dutse rival by a single goal.

Similarly, Yan Dutse won the basketball competition overall, while Prime College and ADY Science College finished second and third, respectively.

By Sani Yusif

I was at the production unit of the Triumph Publishing Company, Kano but my keen interest in sports journalism made me to be sports writer and maintained a sports column called (Sports Eye) after my mentor Sani Muhammad Zaria transferred his service to New Nigeria newspapers in Kaduna. And when the government closed the Triumph in 2012, I was transfered to lectured DTP in the Department of Printing Technology of Kano State Polytechnic. And now that I retired, i used to visit the institution weekends for part-time lecturing.

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