In his quest to nurture young talents in Nigeria, Canada-based Nigerian showbiz entrepreneur, Pascal Atuma has announced a groundbreaking milestone initiative.
With years of experience in the talent industry, spanning film, television, music, and football, Atuma recognizes the importance of support in unlocking youthful potential.
“While some societies have made significant strides in talent development, Nigeria must also prioritize empowering its abundant young talent. This conviction drives my excitement about our innovative tripartite partnership between: 1. Tabic Sporting Outfit; 2. Katsina State Ministry of Youths & Sports Development/Katsina Football Academy and 3. Bondy Football Academy, Paris, France,” Atuma stated.
According to the gentleman, the collaborative effort is aimed to discover and cultivate Nigeria’s hidden football gems in Katsina State, providing them with the resources and expertise to reach their full potential and become world-class athletes.
“Together, we will identify and develop raw talent; provide top-tier training and mentorship and foster international exposure and opportunities. This partnership embodies our commitment to empowering Nigeria’s youth and shaping the future of football excellence,” he said.
During their last meeting where the details of the agreement was hatched, the Katsina State government was represented by the Commissioner for Youth & Sports Development Hon. Lawal Aliyu Zakari; Mr. Sani Mustapha Bello (Chairman Sports Committee, Katsina State House of Assembly) and Ahmed Mohammed (Chairman- Katsina Football Academy).
Bondy Academy was represented by their CEO Mr Aacim Zahiri, the Sports Director Jamel Zahiri and the Co-Founder/Director General Mahamadou Yate and Atuma as the Co-Chairman and Co-Founder represented Tabic Football Club.
Hon. Aliyu Zakari during the meeting held at the Bondy Academy headquarters in Paris, France explained its commitment to the project as a mandate by the Executive Governor of the State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda to seek out and form strategic partnerships across the globe for the development of youths and sports.
“I thank the State delegation and the Bondy Academy Group for committing to the partnership. By empowering Nigeria’s youth, this partnership seeks to shape the future of football excellence, producing the next generation of African global stars like Victor Osihmen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon. This partnership represents a new dawn for youth and sports development in Katsina State, Nigeria, and Africa, and its potential impact is substantial. With the right support and resources, Nigeria’s young talents can shine on the global stage,” Zakari said.