Kaduna will become Nigeria’s sports hub, says commissioner

August 30, 2026

Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Kaduna State is set to emerge as Nigeria’s preferred sports destination, with Governor Uba Sani’s administration rebuilding major sporting facilities, upgrading infrastructure, and nurturing talent across the state.

The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this while leading members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on an inspection tour of ongoing sports projects in the state.

Kaduna will become Nigeria’s sports hub, says commissioner

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