First of all I extend my utmost gratitude to God Almighty for his divine providence and privilege in our daily lives and for the success of the ground breaking 7 Aside Peace & Unity Inter Tribal Football Competition, I organized which took place from December 22, 2024, to January 2, 2025, that served its essence of fostering unity and peaceful existence in Pyem Chiefdom, a success.
I specially and heartily appreciate our esteemed sponsors and supporters of the tournament in the persons of:
- Prof. Patrick Sunday Dakum (CEO, IHVN)
- Hon. Abdul Adamu Yanga (Member representing Mangu North Constituency)
- Prince David Daser (President, Digital Bridge Institute)
- Chief Amb. David Z. Fabong JP (Acting Registrar, COE Gindiri)
- Dr. Benjamin Sumi Garkuwa (CMD, Plateau State Hospitals Management Board)
- Hon. Elisha Bitrus Shehu JP,Former Plateau state Commissioner For Environment represented by Mr. Inuwa Sarauta
- Arch. Eddy Shoks Gowon
- Nde Hosea Yilwatda
- Sir Zendi Mikuk
- Amb. Abbas Karimu
- Mr. Fwangmun Dashuwa
- Mr. Saul Watpun
- Sir Shabul Mazadu (Beacon Publishers)
I also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of:
- Captain Golbe Elisha (Plateau United)
- Engr. Sam Gyang (Former NAPSS National President)
- Comr. Vilret Enoch (Former NAPSS President)
- Hon. Jibrin Iliyasu Abdullah Former Supervisory Councilor For Education,Mangu LGA.
- Rev. Emmanuel Dissa CAN Chairman Gindiri District.
- Elder Inuwa Sarauta
- Mr. Inuwa Sarauta
- Snr. Joseph Dimka
- MC Mosses Dalu
- Emmanuel Tok
- Victor Mangwe
- Mr. Shedi Mwanse
- Zahradeen Sumpada
The tournament committee members, including Engr. Fukji Gorip, Mundi Simon, Kuulpam Inuwa, Alasade Barde, Garba Emmanuel, Bilal Musa, Nurudeen Hassan,Emma Gambo and others, deserve special recognition for their tireless efforts.
And to all the spectators that graced the tournament in segments and from start to finish, thank you so much.
Fatan Alheri Media is appreciated for their publicity and strategic commitment to promoting peace and unity.
Congratulations to the winning teams and award recipients:
- 1st Position: Rumada
- 2nd Position: Fulani
- 3rd Position: Mupun Youths
- 4th Position: Operation Rainbow Team
Others are ; - Best Goalkeeper- Rabiu Rumada Youths
- Best Player-Lawandi Rumada Youths
- Highest Goal Scorer- Umar Kalash Rumada Youths
- Most Disciplined Team- Fulani Youths
Our gratitude extends to the proprietor of Marvelous Foundation Academy, Sabon Barki Gindiri, for providing the tournament venue.
Special thanks to our commentators, Dokduna Habila (English), Don Mali Kwanti (Hausa), and Yusuf (Fulani), as well as DJ Bestizzy and Mummy Laraba Stephen for their outstanding performances.
May God bless and replenish all who have supported this initiative, and may He continue to guide us in promoting peace, unity, and understanding through sports.
Please keep a date with us as we look forward to continuing with the gesture. Peace and unity are priceless and indispensable for our corporate existence, progress and prosperity. Let’s endeavour to build and consolidate on them for our own and posterity’s good. Thank you and God bless.
Yours sincerely,
Amb. Walshak Kefas Dan-Marayan Zaki & Kainuwa Dashen Allah