Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has dissolved the management committee of the Wikki Tourist Football Club.
In a statement signed by the governor’s adviser on media and publicity, Mukhtar Gidado and made available to journalists in Bauchi, the governor said that the dismissal of the management was because of a lack of performance in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which culminated in its relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
He said that 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.
He further said that throughout the season, the 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,’ it stated.
While expressing 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, Governor Abdulkadir said that Bauchi State Government remained 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.