Bauchi AG Appointed Chairman of Para Athletic Association, Vows to prove Bauchi as Mecca of sports
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
The Management of Bauchi State Sports Council has appointed Bauchi State Accountant General, Mohammed Sirajo Jaja as Chairman of Bauchi State Para Athletic Association.
This was contained in a letter of appointment dated 4th March 2026 sent to Mohammed Sirajo Jaja signed by the Director Bauchi State Sports Council, Alhaji Ado Tanko.
According to the letter, the appointment was based on merit and timely considering his commitment and vast experience in human endeavors and long time contributions in sports development particularly Para Athletic in the State.
While congratulating Sirajo jaja for his well deserved appointment on behalf of the Management of the state sports Council, Ado Tanko, hoped that he will justify the confidence repose in him by the council to make Bauchi State proud in this event both at national and international meets.
The chairman assured Bauchi sports Council, that Bauchi Para Athletic Association will soon take over it counterpart across the country to prove Bauchi as Mecca of sports in Nigeria as targeted by "My Bauchi Project" of Governor Bala Mohammed.
Jaja said in the World, Bauchi is Mecca of sports. This is not mere expression of words but based on existing facilities on ground and commitment from State Government.
"My leadership as Chairman would focus on welfare of coaches and athletes and will provide enabling environment for the athletes to maintain it's glorious name", he assured.
