Bookmakers define motivation as the internal or external force that propels people to start, maintain, and focus their behavior on reaching a goal or favorable outcome.
Thus, motivation is a psychological energy that gives acts direction and purpose, originating from either external incentives like recognition or internal sources like intrinsic enjoyment.
We therefore saw this as a driving force for success when Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered the state delegation to be airlifted to Asaba, Delta State, the location of this year’s National Youth Games.
Its goal is to motivate the Kano State Team, which will participate in the games, and return positive outcomes to the state.
As far as I can tell, this is a part of his administration’s pledge to inspire coaches and athletes to give it their all and make Kano proud in Asaba.
Many of us view this as motivation to raise the spirits of the entire 170-member Kano State Team which is composed of athletes, coaches, officials, and government officials.
They departed the state via Malam Aminu Kano International Airport and flew to Asaba, the capital of Delta State, rather than taking the conventional road route.
It is anticipated that 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, would participate in the 2025 National Youth Games, which will take place from August 29 to September 6.
At least 37 sports will be played at various locations throughout the state, with Stephen Keshi Stadium serving as the primary site.
In all honesty, Governor Abba was deserving of praise for this amazing and exceptional act, the first in the state’s and the country’s history.
I would like to request that the governor give the Kano Pillars Football Club and its Barau Football Club counterpart the same gesture so that both might benefit from the governor’s kindness.
Governor Abba’s offer to the two teams will undoubtedly encourage them to work more because there won’t be any road travel-related fatigue or other annoyances.
I also want to urge our athletes who are now in Asaba to put in their best and win more medals so that the state will be proud of them.
They should keep in mind that flying them to Asaba is a gesture that must be well received in return.
If our athletes do well and return with gold medals, I’m confident that their next or subsequent travels will also be by air.
