Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said his administration would position the state as a powerhouse in sports at both the national and international levels.
The Edo Governor spoke through the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, during the visit of Alhaji Danjuma Abdul Masu, Chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission.
Okpebholo said the state was making preparations to win the next edition of the National Sports Festival in Enugu in 2026.
He said his commitment to sports development across Edo State was to empower the youths as well as create jobs.
“Edo State is making strategic preparations to win the next edition of the National Sports Festival in Enugu in 2026. We remain committed to discovering, nurturing, and supporting our young athletes and coaches.”
On his part, Alhaji Danjuma said he was in the state to witness the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League.
Danjuma commended Edo’s rapid strides in sports under Governor Okpebholo’s administration, saying, “sports development fosters unity, empowers youth, and helps to curb social vices.”
He later visited the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League matches at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Discover more from Tuzzbeat - Your Daily News, Entertainment, Sports & More
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.