The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin Maliya CON attended the grand finale of the 2023 Kano Polo Tournament in Kano.
The Independent Mirror reported that the tournament was held on Sunday, at the foremost Usman Dantata Polo Ground in Bompai, Kano State.
The colorful event attracted dignitaries from across the country and beyond. Royal fathers at the event included; His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmed Malam Madori (Jigawa North-East), and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Communication, Senator Ikra Bilbis (Zamfara Central) were among other dignitaries who watched the prestigious tournament.
Polo enthusiasts from across the country and beyond witnessed the grand finale of the tournament. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was also at the event.
The AGAD Rumbu team defeated Golden Ranch to win Senator Barau I Jibrin’s Cup in the 2023 tournament.
The high point of the event, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy President of the Senate, Ismail Mudashir, was the presentation of trophies and medals to the winners by the Deputy President of the Senate and the Emir of Kano.
