Minister flags off education sector games in Bauchi

The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, has flagged off the annual sports fiesta in Bauchi state for the workforce of all agencies under the ministry to enhance productivity.

Tahir, who performed the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM) in Bauchi, said the sports fiesta was to promote unity, friendship and synergy among the stakeholders within the national and sub-national.

Represented by Alh. Isa Abubakar, Director, ICT, Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters, Sununu said the annual sports games was also to provide an avenue for participants to be active, remain physically fit and mentally alert for efficiency and higher productivity.

“The game is also instructive of the alliance between Sports and Education, which have immense value on the entire stratas of the society. It builds bridges across various dividers, while it has evolved to building peace and resolving conflicts.

“Sports has also become a source of economic empowerment to both young and old depending on the side of the table,” he said.

According to him, the game was to serve as a bounding force and not to create disharmony or disaffection among participating participants.

“In other words, fair-play is the key word. It is not a do-or-die encounter, as participation is considered more important than the urge to Win-at-all-cost,” he said.

He appreciated Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for hosting and supporting the funding of the six-day event.

Also speaking, the governor said that the event is an annual exercise where all agencies and departments under the ministry come together to participate in various games.

Represented by Alh. Aminu Gamawa, the Chief of Staff to the Bauchi state government,