AFN Vice-President Unveils Plans to Boost Grassroots Talent

The newly sworn-in First Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Abubakar Ladan Zurmi, has announced a bold plan to revolutionize the development of athletic talents in the country.

According to Zurmi, the new leadership of the Federation will focus on discovering and nurturing young athletes from the grassroots level, with a particular emphasis on primary and secondary schools.

Speaking with journalists in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, on Friday, Zurmi revealed that the new executive committee is committed to organizing various competitions aimed at identifying and developing talented young athletes.

This initiative is expected to provide a platform for young Nigerians to showcase their skills and potentially become future stars of the sport.

Zurmi’s pledge is a welcome development for Nigerian athletics, which has been plagued by a lack of investment in grassroots development in recent years.

The new AFN Vice-President’s commitment to identifying and nurturing young talent is seen as a crucial step towards revitalizing the sport and producing a new generation of world-class athletes.

The plan to focus on grassroots development is also expected to have a positive impact on the sport at the national level. By identifying and developing talented young athletes, the AFN hopes to improve Nigeria’s performance in international competitions and increase the country’s chances of winning medals.

Zurmi’s announcement has been met with enthusiasm from stakeholders in the sports industry, who believe that the new leadership of the AFN is on the right track.

The development of grassroots talent is seen as a key factor in the success of any sports federation, and the AFN’s commitment to this area is expected to yield positive results in the years to come.