PRESS RELEASE: OYSSC CHAIRMAN ADVOCATES FOR RECRUITMENT OF ATHLETES AND PROCUREMENT OF SPORTS EQUIPMENTS - 'Tunde Ajibike

The recruitment of proficient athletes, adept coaches and procurement of the state of arts sporting equipment will enhance the performances of our athletes in both national and international tournaments."

     The chairman of Oyo State Sports Council, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi "Arole" made the disclosure today when he led the management staff of the Council to pay a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Oyo State , Barrister 'Bayo Lawal in his office at the state secetariat today.

       

The chairman remarked further that there is need to recognize and celebrate our international champions stressing that it will not only boost their morale it will also serve as an impetus for them to perform better in the subsequent tournaments.

     Honourable Adewusi stated further "the feats of our Commonwealth weight lifting champions that made Oyo State proud at the last tournament held in Birmingham is worthy of celebration, emphasizing that it is also imperative to appreciate our athletes that won medals at the international competitions  since the inception of this administration in 2019.

         Honourable Adewusi remarked further that there is urgent need to recruit more versatile athletes and coaches to facilitate effective and optimal performances  in our local and international tournaments, adding their procurement of modern and state of the arts facilities for the Oyo State Sports Council , Ibadan will not only serve as a catalyst for the optimal performances it will also facilitate   veritable avenue for the athletes to enhance their dexterity and proficiency.

      While responding ,the Acting Governor of Oyo State,  Barrister  'Bayo Lawal commended the achievements of our champions  for making Oyo State proud .He pledged on behalf  the Oyo State Government that the state Government will take proactive steps to celebrate all our prodigies as soon as possible . He, also, stated furthermore that he will convey all the requests  of the Oyo State Sports Council, Ibadan to the Executive Governor of Oyo State ,Engineer ,Seyi Makinde .

    The chairman, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi, formally presented a tracksuit to the Acting Governor of Oyo State,  adding that everyone needs to participate in sporting activities and exercise on daily basis to keep fit on regular basis.

    Credited:

'TUNDE AJIBIKE ,

DIRECTOR (MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS)