Olympian Yussuf Alli, the chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, has expressed joy as the state emerged as one with the best sports facilities.
His joy on Friday morning knew no bounds as Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, prepared to receive the above award courtesy of Sportsville on March 1, 2024 in Lagos.
The longer jumper whose national record remains unbroken till date has this to say; “this is one award that is factual and real. Nobody in the sports industry can dispute the world class facilities we have in the State.
“The Samuel Ogbemudia Sports Complex houses one of the best facilities not only in Nigeria, but Africa.
“We also have other facilities scattered around the state.
That’s why Edo State is now the destination of sports in Nigeria.
“As we speak, we are preparing to host the NPFL Youth League finals, and you can be sure the young boys will enjoy the use of our top-class facilities.”
Edo State has become a reference point when it comes to facilities in the nation, hosting all most all the top tournaments in the past few years.
The award winning long jumper says the people of Edo State and indeed Nigerians have cause to be very proud of Governor Obaseki’s vision of using sports as empowerment tool for the youths of the State
“This is paying off now as our mandate to raise over 10,000 athletes is right on course,” he added.
Edo State came tops in the government-owned facilities category, just as Remo Sports Complex owned by Kunle Soname got nominated in the private category.
The State with the Best Investment In Sports goes to Delta State.
This year’s awards ceremony comes up on Friday, March 1st at the Prestigious EKO CLUB, Surulere, Lagos under the Chairmanship of ex Green Eagles Skipper, Dr Segun Odegbami MON.
