NEWS DIGEST– Mailantarki Academy emerged victorious over Landa Boys Football Academy of Gombe State, securing the championship in the inaugural edition of the Northern Group Tournament held in Gombe State. 

This U-15 football tournament, sponsored by Galaxy Backbone Limited and dedicated to its MD/CEO, Professor Muhammad Bello Abubakar, aimed to spotlight the company’s services and its commitment to supporting budding entrepreneurs within the state.

Before the prize distribution, MD/CEO Professor Muhammad Abubakar expressed that this tournament would become an annual tradition, with a primary goal of fostering young football talents while introducing them to the myriad opportunities within Information and Communications Technology.

Represented by the Regional Coordinator for Northeast and Plateau State, Ibrahim Bello Dukku, the MD highlighted that a key aspect of the tournament was to raise awareness about how young entrepreneurs could harness data and connectivity to propel their businesses, enabling self-employment. 

He encouraged the youth to embrace government-initiated empowerment programs, emphasizing their transformative potential in fostering self-reliant entrepreneurs.

Football enthusiasts and stakeholders, who voiced their thoughts at the event, applauded Galaxy Backbone Limited for uniting the youth, providing a platform for them to showcase their talents, and promoting opportunities for personal and professional growth.