Following the release of funds by the Kano State Government for the hosting of the 45th Annual Public Service Games (FEPSGA), a new date for the commencement of the competition is expected to be announced soon.
Investigations by SportsEye revealed that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered the release of the funds to facilitate the hosting of the games. However, the exact date of the approval and the amount released have yet to be officially disclosed.
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The development comes after weeks of uncertainty over Kano State’s readiness to host the annual public service sporting event, following delays in the release of funds earlier promised by the state government.
The funding delay had put the state’s hosting arrangements at risk, with some participating states that arrived in Kano on the originally scheduled date reportedly forced to return home after being informed that the necessary funds were unavailable to meet the required arrangements.
The competition was initially scheduled to commence on October 16, 2026, but the date passed without the opening ceremony or commencement of sporting activities.
The delay reportedly affected several essential hosting arrangements, particularly the settlement of hotel bills, accommodation for participating contingents and other logistical expenses required for a successful event.
With the reported release of funds, attention has now shifted to the Kano State FEPSGA Local Organising Committee and the Office of the Head of Service to finalise arrangements and announce a new date for the competition.
SportsEye’s efforts to obtain official confirmation from the Office of the Head of Service were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
The Head of Service’s spokesperson, Hajia Rukayyah Uba, could not be reached for comments, as her telephone number was unreachable.
Further details, including the new commencement date and the level of preparations for the games, are expected to emerge in the coming days.
