Tinubu felicitates Yakmut at 65, lauds contributions to sports development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, Chairman of Plateau United Football Club and District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Al-Hassan Saleh Yakmut, Chairman of Plateau United Football Club and District Head of Chanso in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on his 65th birthday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Yakmut’s enduring contributions to sports development and nation-building.
Tinubu described the former Director General of the National Sports Commission as a distinguished sports administrator whose career has spanned multiple facets of Nigeria’s sporting ecosystem.
He traced Yakmut’s journey from his early days as a professional volleyball player to his roles as a Senior Sports Officer in the Ministry of Sports and later as a strategic adviser to successive Ministers of Sports.
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The President said Yakmut’s influence in football administration and grassroots sports development has left a lasting legacy, particularly in nurturing talents and expanding opportunities for young athletes across the country.
“Your contributions as a football administrator, trusted adviser to top sports executives, and a champion of grassroots development have left an indelible mark on sports as a unifying force in the nation,” Tinubu said.
He added that through Yakmut’s guidance, “opportunities have been created, talents have been nurtured, and the future of football has been strengthened,” noting that his passion and commitment continue to inspire both on and off the field.
The president wished the Plateau State traditional ruler and sports administrator good health, continued success, and many more years of impactful service.
