.......... discloses Gov Abiodun's readiness to support and host best NSF.
By Yusuf Olatunji
The newly appointed commissioner for sports development in the state, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka paid a familiarization visit to the management and members of staff of the Ogun state sports council on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.
The Commissioner who was accompanied by the PS in the ministry Dr Quudus Yusuff, arrived to a rousing welcome of the sporting family of the council.
He used the proverbial one stone to kill two birds by using the opportunity of the visit to tour the sporting arena. He was able to have an on-the-spot assessment of all the facilities and equipment being used at the stadium.
The tour was conducted by the Director of Stadia, Mr Sola Adebajo.
In her welcome address, the GM; Mrs Folakemi Iyabode Rotimi expressed the happiness and readiness of the entire management and staffs of the council to work harmoniously with him. She also introduced and explained the organogram of the sports council to the commissioner.
The GM also talked extensively about the issue of poaching of athletes by other States. She opined that the antidotes to the problem are the provision of modern equipment and payment of competitive maintenance allowances to the athletes.
In his response, the Hon. Commissioner told his audience that the preparation for the refurbishments of the sporting facilities as well as procurement of equipment is in top gear.
He also revealed that Mr Governor, his excellence, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, is ready to support everything that will make the forthcoming NSF a success in the State.
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