Speaking to NAN on the sidelines of the second day of the race on Thursday, Mr Mustapha-Bida said that the event was in commemoration of President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n
According to the \u2018Sarkin Dawakin Nupe\u2019, the federation organised the event in response to the good works President Tinubu has been doing for Nigeria in the past two years.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cThis is because of the trust we have in him and his administration, as Tinubu is doing a lot for the nation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe in his government, we know he means well for Nigeria, and he has done a lot to ensure that the Nigerian economy is back on track.<\/p>\n Article Page with Financial Support Promotion<\/p>\n Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it.<\/p>\n Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.<\/p>\n Help us maintain free and accessible news for all with a small donation.<\/p>\n Every contribution guarantees that we can keep delivering important stories \u2014no paywalls, just quality journalism.<\/strong><\/p>\n SUPPORT NOW \u201cHe is also very supportive of the local production of horses in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Mustapha-Bida further added that Mr Tinubu has been very special about sports development, adding,\u201d That\u2019s why he created the National Sports Commission<\/a><\/strong> (NSC) as there is no Sports Ministry now.<\/p>\n \u201cThat has reduced the bureaucracy, and the Executive Chairman of the commission has excessive powers to ensure that sporting activities are greatly improved.\u201d<\/p>\n He added that Kaduna was very special to the horse racing industry in the country.<\/p>\n Mr Mustapha-Bida said,\u201d The history of horse racing cannot be complete without the mention of Kaduna.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is because it was in 1953 that the late Sardauna of blessed memory brought horse racing to Nigeria.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s why the closing event for the season of horse racing is usually done in Kaduna to commemorate its starting in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n The HRFN national coordinator also said that there were seven races on the first day of the four-day sports meet, recalling that there were seven competitions for the season, including those in Bida, Yola, and Zaria, among others.<\/p>\n According to Mr Mustapha-Bida, the event has participants from Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.<\/p>\n He stated that there were five categories of the race, with breeds of horses like the local breed, Sudan and Talon, among others.<\/p>\n \nREAD ALSO:\u00a0Many bandits killed in attempt to raid Kebbi community<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Mr Mustapha-Bida expressed happiness that President Tinubu\u2019s horse has maintained its lead in the past two years.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cWe are hopeful that it will still do so as it is its natural crown and it will maintain it during the grand finale on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Mustapha-Bida stated that the grand finale is expected to be declared closed by President Tinubu.<\/p>\n \u201cHe will be assisted by esteemed guests like the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajuddeen Abbas, among other top-notch personalities from within and outside Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n (NAN)<\/p>\n Support PREMIUM TIMES’ journalism of integrity and credibility<\/strong><\/p>\n At\u00a0Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.<\/p>\n Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership.<\/p>\n It\u2019s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.<\/p>\n Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis\u00a0to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Make Contribution<\/a><\/p>\n TEXT AD:<\/strong> Call Willie – +2348098788999<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Dangote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Media-300-BY-250.jpg\")
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