Edo State Sports Director, Sabina Chikere, heaps praise on President Tinubu, Governor Okpebholo as Nigeria clocks 65


...Sports in Nigeria, Edo State on the right track - Sabina Chikere
By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye 
  
  
  
The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs Sabina Chikere, commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his effort to transforming sports in the country and taken it to a high pedestal with the creation of the National Sports Commission, (NSC), under the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Honourable Bukola Olopade.

She gave this heart warming commendations on Wednesday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye on Nigeria's Independence Day.

The top Edo State sports official, emphasized that the growth in Nigeria's sporting firmament could not have been possible without the Renewed Hope agenda of the President, adding that the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and the Director General of the NSC, Honourable Chief Bukola Olopade has helped in accelerating the process.

Mrs. Chikere also commended on President Tinubu, on the creation of the National Institute for Sports, (NIS), led by the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Director General, Comrade Philip Shaibu.

"The appointment of the former deputy governor Comrade Philip Shaibu as the Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), is another master stroke by Mr President. As you know, the NIS is embarking on training the trainers who in turn will train our future world champions.”

Mrs. Sabina Chikere, strongly believes that this move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the drive by the NIS Director General will help the sports economy of Nigeria to blossom. 

Mrs. Chikere further explained that the reward system put together by President Tinubu for outstanding athletes who bring laurels to the country has been a major boost for Nigeria athletes. 

She called on the President to intensify in his efforts to take sports to greater heights.

Mrs. Sabina Chikere was also full of praises for the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his unfaltering and unending support towards development in the state.

She stressed that since his assumption of office the Edo State Sports Commission under the watchful eyes of Honourable Amadin Enabulele, has never lacked, in all ramifications.

Mrs. Chikere went on to highlight the strong bond in the State's sports commission, stating that it's the reason behind the successful organization of sports in the 'Heartbeat of the Nation' as Edo is foundly called.

She further explained that the sports loving Governor of the thriving State remains a reference point for others states of the Federation.

Mrs Sabina Chikere list some key sporting development achieved under the stewardship of His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo:

✓ Setting up of the Sports Association board 
✓ Funding of the National Sports Festival and National Youth Games 
✓ Plans to establish a mini stadium in all 18 Local Government Areas

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