Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Niger State Govt Sack Tornadoes Management Board


By Taofeek Babalola

Niger State government through the ministry of sport on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the entire Management Board of Niger Tornadoes Football Club, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 


The eight-man Management committee which was appointed in 2018 was led by its chairman Abubakar Mustapha Gawu while Mallam Bello Auta Maikunkele served as the vice chairman.

Niger Tornadoes seated at the rock bottom of Group A with 10 points in 13 matches with just 9 games to the end of the season.

In a press statement released by Ministry of Sports Development Niger State, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Gana addressed to the Chairman Niger Tornadoes Management Committee, Minna, which reads in parts: “The management and staff of Ministry of Sports Development wish to appreciate and your team for the efforts in the running of affairs of Tornadoes Football Club since your appointment.

“This dissolution is premised on the dismal performance of the club in the current Nigeria Professional Football League in addition, the seemingly continuous administrative lapses of the management have reached an intolerable level and the ministry is left with no further option than to take drastic action.

“The ministry wishes to thank you for your selfless service to the club and wish you well in your future endeavours. You are by this notice advised to hand over to the Permanent Secretary with immediate effect.” the statement concluded.

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