Volleyball Federation Mourns Kano Sports Commission Secretary

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has expressed sorrow over the death of Dr Bashir Ahmed Maizare, Secretary of the Kano State Sports Commission and Vice-President of the Nigeria Karate Federation.

Maizare died on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the volleyball federation.

The President of the NVBF, Engineer Musa Nimrod, described his death as a monumental loss to the nation’s sports community, noting his contributions to sports administration and development in Kano State and across Nigeria.

The federation said Maizare’s service had left a significant gap among sports stakeholders, adding that his contributions would remain valued by the sporting community.

“Dr Maizare’s death is a painful loss to the Kano State sports community and the Nigerian sports family,” the statement said.

The statement was issued by Godspower Odedede, Chairman of the NVBF Media and Publicity Committee.

The federation extended its condolences to the Kano State Government, staff of the Sports Commission, the Nigeria Karate Federation, as well as Maizare’s family and friends.

It also joined other members of the sporting community in wishing his loved ones strength and comfort as they mourn his passing.

Maizare held leadership responsibilities in two national sports bodies, serving as secretary of the Kano State Sports Commission and vice-president of the Nigeria Karate Federation.