Dr Osetoba Affirms Sports Development as Catalyst for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth
by Mohammed Salisu Oluwayemi
The Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olusola Osetoba has described sports development as a catalyst to national unity and socio – economic growth.
Dr Olusola Osetoba made this disclosure while delivering keynote address at the unveiling of the New Sports Stadium built by the Honourable Commissioner for finance Hon Akin Oyebode in Ikole Ekiti.
The Sports Administrator revealed that sports play a profound role in shaping our national identity, fostering social cohesion and transcends cultural, religious and regional divides, uniting us under the banner of shared passion and national pride with unique power to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting understanding and solidarity among our people.
“We gather not only as representatives of the sporting community but as catalysts for positive change and development in our state to deliberate on the future of sports in Nigeria. We recognize the profound role that Hon. Akin Oyebode is playing in shaping our national identity and fostering social cohesion while uniting us under the banner of shared passion and national pride. Sports have the unique power to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting understanding and solidarity among our people,” she said.
Osetoba disclosed that Ekiti State Governor H.E Abiodun Oyebanji support has reformed and repositioned Ekiti Sports sector globally and return us to our erstwhile greatness and also give our sportsmen and women that single thing they have sought over the years- that Ekiti loves and cares for them as much as they love and care for the land of honour and dignity.
Dr Osetoba noted that in line with the office‘s commitment to harness the potential of sports for National Development, key priorities has been developed as follow: Unity through Sports, Community Engagement and Grassroots Development, Infrastructure and Facilities, Socio-Economic impact, Youth Empowerment and Development, Inclusivity and Accessibility, International Partnerships, and Private – Public partnership.
The Sports Head thanked Mr. Governor for the support he has continued to provide for sports development in the Ekiti State, and particularly his interest in their welfare.
“At this point, I would like to on our collective behalf, thank Governor Abiodun Oyebanji for the support he has continued to provide for sports development in the Ekiti State, and particularly his interest in the welfare of our athletes.
Dr Osetoba extended her deepest gratitude to the Hon commissioner for finance Akin Oyebode always Support sports development for a conducive and secured atmosphere. She also thanked all the sports lovers for their dedication and support in moving sports forward.
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