By Emmanuel Abi Couson
The Government of Bauchi State has dissolve the Management Committee of Wikki Tourist Football Club following its dismal performance in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season
Ina terse statement on Thursday 16 July by the state government signed by Mukhtar Gidado Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, states that the relegation to the Nigeria National league ( NNL) does not reflect the wishes of the sports loving people of the state.
According to the statement which reads : His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, Fnipr ( Kauran Daular Usmaniyya) Executive Governor of Bauchi State, approved the dissolution after a comprehensive review of the Club’s performance and the various interventions undertaken by the Government to preserve its top-flight status.
The decision reflects the Government’s determination to reposition Wikki Tourist Football Club, restore public confidence in the management of the Club, and lay a solid foundation for its immediate return to the elite division of Nigerian football.
Throughout the season, the Bauchi State Government provided the Club with the necessary financial and administrative support to enhance its competitiveness and improve its performance. In addition to meeting its obligations to the Club, the Government, as a final effort to avert relegation, constituted a Rescue Team during the closing stages of the season to complement the work of the Management Committee and guide the Club towards survival. Unfortunately, these interventions did not produce the desired outcome, as the Club was ultimately relegated.
In view of this development and in the overriding interest of the Club, His Excellency has approved the appointment of Alhaji Haruna Bako, former Bauchi State Director of Sports, as the Interim Sole Administrator of Wikki Tourist Football Club pending the constitution of a substantive management.
The Interim Sole Administrator is expected to immediately assume responsibility for the administration of the Club, oversee the handover of all operations, assets, records, and liabilities, and initiate measures aimed at repositioning the Club for improved performance and a successful campaign in the forthcoming Nigeria National League season.
The Bauchi State Government expresses its appreciation to the outgoing Management Committee, led by Salmanu Abubakar, for their services to the Club and wishes its members success in their future endeavours.
The Government remains firmly committed to the revival of Wikki Tourist Football Club and will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Club regains its status as one of Nigeria’s leading football teams and returns to the Nigeria Premier Football League at the earliest opportunity.
