The Federal Ministry of Works Sports Club has commenced its 2026 Sports Week with a series of activities aimed at promoting physical fitness, staff welfare, unity, teamwork, and excellence amongst the Ministry’s employees.
As part of the Sports Week activities, the Sports Club, led by its officials and members, paid courtesy visits to key management officials of the Ministry today, Monday, 31 August 2026. The visits provided an opportunity for the Club to appreciate the leadership of the Ministry for its continued support for sports development, staff welfare and the activities of the Sports Club.
Receiving the Sports Club’s delegation, *the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq.,* commended the Club for its achievements and contributions to the image of the Ministry, through its participation in various sporting competitions.
The Minister of State congratulated the Club on its successes and assured the team of the Ministry’s continued support. He expressed that the achievements of the Sports Club were not only about winning trophies but also about promoting the physical and mental well-being of staff, noting that a healthy workforce was essential to the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
According to him, the Ministry would continue to encourage and support sporting activities that would keep staff physically fit, while also projecting the Ministry positively at national and inter-ministerial competitions. He congratulated the Sports Club for its commitment and urged its members to sustain the tempo and continue bringing glory to the Ministry.
The delegation also paid a courtesy visit to *the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary (DOOPS), Alhaji Aminu Ahmed,* who assured them of his willingness to support its activities within the resources available to the Ministry. The *DOOPS* expressed optimism about the future of the Club and promised to do his best to support its programmes and activities. He, particularly, welcomed the planned hosting of future sporting activities in Kano, his home state, assuring the Club of the necessary support and hospitality within his capacity.
Alhaji Ahmed also expressed his commitment to addressing some of the challenges confronting the Club, while acknowledging the current financial constraints facing the Ministry.
In his remarks, the Director of Human Resource Management and Chairman of the Federal Ministry of Works’ Sports Club, Malam Ahmad Muhammad Tukur, appreciated the management of the Ministry for its continued support and urged members of the Sports Club to remain committed to excellence and the spirit of sportsmanship.
He assured the Club of his continued support and encouraged members to maintain discipline, teamwork, and dedication, stressing that their achievements represented not only the Sports Club but the entire Ministry.
The Sports Club also expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, and the Minister of State, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq. for their encouragement of sporting activities and passion for staff welfare.
A major highlight of the Sports Week was the launch of the Federal Ministry of Works Sports Club’s magazine, Sport Waves, which received financial support from *a former Senator Yakubu Lado,* in collaboration with the *Director, Highways, Bridges and Design (B&D), Engr. Musa Saidu.* *Senator Lado* supported the publication of the Sport Waves magazine with the sum of *₦5 million* and pledged to transfer the funds to the Sports Club’s account. He also promised to advertise his company in the next edition of the magazine.
The gesture was described by the Sports Club as a significant boost to its efforts to promote sporting activities, document its achievements and further strengthen its relationship with stakeholders.
Speaking during the commencement of the Sports Week activities, the Sports Manager, Mr. Fakande Ayorinde Adeniyi, said the Club decided to begin the celebration with *Courtesy Visits* to senior officials of the Ministry as a demonstration of respect and appreciation for their support. He further stated that the Sports Club would continue to work closely with the Ministry’s management to sustain its achievements and make the Ministry proud.
The Assistant Sports Manager, Mr. Tayo Omotosho, also expressed appreciation to the management and other supporters of the Club, noting that their encouragement had continued to boost the morale of members and inspire them to achieve more. He assured the leadership of the Ministry that the Sports Club would remain committed to excellence and continue to represent the Federal Ministry of Works positively at every sporting engagement.
The 2026 Sports Week is expected to feature a range of sporting and fitness activities designed to promote healthy living, teamwork, friendship, and unity among staff of the Ministry.
The Sports Club reaffirmed its commitment to using sports as a veritable platform for staff development, physical fitness, team spirit, and the positive representation of the Federal Ministry of Works.
Mohammed A. Ahmed,
Director, Information and Public Relations.
31 August, 2026.
