The chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele Desmond, has commended the Federal Government for the huge investment in sports.
He said the money and other resources invested in the development of the youth of the nation is never a waste, insisting that sports remain an integral part of the pillars that hold the unity of the country.
Hon Enabulele also gave kudos to the organisers of the Ogun 2025 Games and the Federal Government for sustaining the national sports that started in 1973. He described it as a channel of nation building, upon which the unity of Nigeria stands.
“We are happy to be here and to be a part of the celebration of our dear country and sports. I could feel the strong spirit that goes with sports; the enthusiasm and friendship going with it. It goes to show that whatever resources invested in sports in this country is never a waste. I urge the government at all levels to consciously invest more in sports because it plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our children and the society.”
“I will always be grateful to our Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for making it possible for us to participate in this Ogun Games. We will reciprocate his gesture with spectacular performance. Our athletes are in Ogun Games to express themselves and show what we have. We are here to compete clean,” he said.