Ogun State government begins payment of athletes allowance

...Blames protest on impatient athletes and ignorance
...Reaffirms commitment to athletes' welfare
By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye and Mishael Emmanuel in Abeokuta
 

Ogun State government they have started the payment of allowances for athletes athletes of Team Ogun. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Honourable Kayode Akinmade, made this known on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

Akinmade said the State Government is very committed to the athletes' welfare, “Governor Dapo Abiodun remains deeply sensitive and committed to the welfare of all participants at the festival. There is no circumstance under which he would allow Ogun athletes to suffer or be neglected.

“The protest earlier today by a few athletes is not only unfortunate but also uncalled for. It stands in stark contrast to the immense success the state has recorded in hosting the festival—from the grand opening ceremony to the impressive performance of Team Ogun,” the statement continued.

The Ogun State Government has described as regrettable the protest staged by some athletes representing the state at the ongoing National Sports Festival over delayed allowances.

He noted that the athletes acted out of impatience, as all necessary arrangements had been concluded for the payment of their allowances on Tuesday.

“Those who protested did so in error. It was a clear case of impatience,” he concluded.
 
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