The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has expressed deep 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 reportedly died on Thursday, prompting tributes from the volleyball federation, which described his passing as a significant loss to Nigerian sports administration and development.
In a statement issued by the NVBF Media and Publicity Committee Chairman, Godspower Odedede, federation president Engineer Musa Nimrod said Maizare’s death had left a painful void in the country’s sporting community.
The federation praised the late sports administrator for his contributions to the development of sports in Kano State and Nigeria, noting that his commitment to the sector would be remembered by colleagues and stakeholders.
“Dr. Maizare’s death is a painful loss to the Kano State sports community and the Nigerian sports family,” the statement read.
The NVBF extended its condolences to the Kano State Government, staff of the Sports Commission, the Nigeria Karate Federation, and Maizare’s family and friends.
It also joined the wider sporting community in praying for strength and comfort for those affected by the loss, while acknowledging the legacy of service he leaves behind.
Maizare held key responsibilities in both sports administration and karate governance, making his death a major loss to the institutions and athletes connected to his work.
The federation said his contributions to Nigerian sports would remain part of his enduring legacy.
Leave a comment