Bala Mohammed Crowned Sports-Loving Governor of the Year at Kauran Bauchi Awards …Maigari, Paschal Also Honoured
State Correspondent
It was an evening of glamour, pride, and heartfelt celebration at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Yelwa Campus, as Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed received the coveted Sports–Loving Governor of the Year Award at the 2025 Kauran Bauchi Sports Awards, hosted by Vengary Sports Centre Enterprise.
The ceremony, which also featured a vibrant demonstration by the Kolmani Sports Academy, showcased the finest contributors to Bauchi’s sporting growth, honouring administrators, coaches, athletes, media professionals, and philanthropists who continue to shape the state’s sporting landscape.
From grassroots champions to national icons, the awards highlighted the breadth of talent and dedication driving sports development across Bauchi State.
Key Honour Categories 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
VENGARY BEST SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
Alh. Abdullahi Ibrahim (Marafa)
VENGARY SPORTING & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Garba, Fellow (PRD College), FNSBNB, FCSN, FART, FAPPON
VENGARY BEST SPORTS MANAGER AWARDS
Pascal Patrick (MON, MFR)
Zubairu Sani (Gwabba, FIFA)
Coach Abdu Maikaba
Engr. Auwal Musa Gotal
VENGARY SPORTS INTEGRITY AWARD
Aminu Dalhatu Umar
VENGARY SPORTS HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
Justice Nangoma Hamidu Kunaza
Hon. Aminu Barmani
Ahmed Alhaji Azare
Dr. Gambo Abubakar Buhari
VENGARY BEST SPORTS ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN AWARD
Alh. Abba Mohammed Inuwa
VENGARY BEST COACH SPORTS AWARDS
Amos Iliya
Bashir Saleh
Abdulrazak Ahmed Yusuf
VENGARY BEST NATIONAL TEAM COACH AWARDS
Coach Garba Ilah Ibrahim
Auwal Bashir (Haruna Uche)
VENGARY SPORTS LEGACY AWARD
Auwalu Lamido
VENGARY BEST GRASSROOT COACH AWARD
Abubakar Inuwa Idris
VENGARY PATRON OF SPORTS AWARDS
Abubakar Abdullahi Maiauduga
ESV Mohammed Lawal Bello
Usman Ya’u Darazo
Pharm. Abdulkadir Ahmed
Mohammed Madugu Hamma
VENGARY SPORTS EDITOR AWARD
Dauda Mohammed Ciroma
VENGARY SPORTS AGENT AWARD
Abba Mohamed Nasir
VENGARY SPORTS COORDINATOR AWARDS
Saadu Muhammad Chadi
Usman Baba
Abba Mohamed
Ali Hussaini Dangambu
VENGARY SPORTS MEDIA AWARDS
Bala Bawaji Konkiyel
Imrana Yakubu Galaje
Mubarak Aliyu Bako
Aminu Bala
Usman Ahmad Aminu
VENGARY BEST SPORTS ORGANISATION AWARD
Grassroot Football Coaches Association (GRAFCA)
The 2025 Kauran Bauchi Sports Awards reaffirmed Bauchi State’s growing reputation as a hub of sporting excellence—celebrating individuals whose passion, leadership, and service continue to inspire a new generation of athletes and elevate the state’s sports culture.
