Gombe said: “My sports sponsorship is borne out interest and not personal gains. I began helping those in sports when I was young.“
As the much anticipated Gombe Inter-Secondary School Athletics Championships commences on Tuesday at the Pantani Stadium in Gombe, the sponsor of the event Hon.Amend Shuaibu Gara Gombe has said his passion for sports sponsorship is not self-centred
He made the disclosure while addressing Journalists at a press conference to herald the five-day championship in Gombe on Monday.
“My sports sponsorship is borne out interest and not personal gains. I began helping those in sports when I was young. I played football, not at a Professional level. But my passion to assist young and talented sports talents to excel is totally and truthfully based on national interest,” he said.
The press conference was also attended by athletes and football stakeholders as draws for the principal Cup matches which runs alongside the athletics championships was made.
The football trophies and athletics medals were also unveiled at the conference.
Many activities have been lined up for the opening ceremony on Tuesday which also includes traditional and cultural displays.
Stakeholders commended Hon. Gombe for his loyalty to Gombe State in attracting and hosting the championship.
