Bala Mohammed Crowned Sports-Loving Governor Of The Year At Kauran Bauchi Awards, Maigari, Paschal Also Honoured
In a state where sport has become a powerful tool for unity, youth development, and social progress, Bauchi once again demonstrated why it is emerging as a true powerhouse of athletic talent and administration.
This year’s Kauran Bauchi Sports Awards offered more than celebration, it showcased a growing movement transforming dreams into opportunities across the state.
It was an evening of glamour, pride, and heartfelt recognition at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Yelwa Campus, as Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, was crowned Sports-Loving Governor of the Year at the 2025 Kauran Bauchi Sports Awards, organised by Vengary Sports Centre Enterprise.
The event featured a colourful demonstration by the Kolmani Sports Academy and celebrated individuals and institutions whose efforts continue to shape the sporting landscape of Bauchi. Administrators, coaches, athletes, media professionals, and philanthropists were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the state’s steady rise in national sports relevance.
From grassroots mentors who groom future champions to iconic national figures whose leadership has left lasting footprints, the award ceremony highlighted the diverse engines powering sports development in Bauchi State.
Key Honours and Recipients
Vengary Executive Sports Awards
Hon. Adamu Babayo
Hon. Muhammad Salis Gamawa
Vengary Lifetime Sports Awards
Alh. Sani Ahmed Toro
Alh. Aminu Maigari
Sen. Abdul Ahmed Ningi
Best Sports Administrator
Alh. Abdullahi Ibrahim (Marafa)
Sporting & Academic Excellence
Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba (Fellow PRD College), FNSBNB, FCSN, FART, FAPPON
Best Sports Managers
Pascal Patrick (MON, MFR)
Zubairu Sani (Gwabba, FIFA)
Coach Abdu Maikaba
Engr. Auwal Musa Gotal
Sports Integrity
Aminu Dalhatu Umar
Sports Humanitarian Awards
Justice Nangoma Hamidu Kunaza
Hon. Aminu Barmani
Ahmed Alhaji Azare
Dr Gambo Abubakar Buhari
Best Sports Association Chairman
Alh. Abba Mohammed Inuwa
Best Coaches
Amos Iliya
Bashir Saleh
Abdulrazak Ahmed Yusuf
Best National Team Coaches
Coach Garba Ilah Ibrahim
Auwal Bashir (Haruna Uche)
Sports Legacy Award
Auwalu Lamido
Best Grassroots Coach
Abubakar Inuwa Idris
Patron of Sports Awards
Abubakar Abdullahi Maiauduga
ESV Mohammed Lawal Bello
Usman Ya’u Darazo
Pharm. Abdulkadir Ahmed
Mohammed Madugu Hamma
Sports Editor Award
Dauda Mohammed Ciroma
Sports Agent Award
Abba Mohamed Nasir
Sports Coordinators
Saadu Muhammad Chadi
Usman Baba
Abba Mohamed
Ali Hussaini Dangambu
Sports Media Awards
Bala Bawaji Konkiyel
Imrana Yakubu Galaje
Mubarak Aliyu Bako
Aminu Bala
Usman Ahmad Aminu
Best Sports Organisation
Grassroot Football Coaches Association (GRAFCA)
The 2025 Kauran Bauchi Sports Awards reaffirmed Bauchi State’s growing reputation as a hub of sporting excellence, recognising the passion, leadership, and service of individuals who continue to inspire the next generation of athletes and elevate the state’s sporting culture.
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