By Olawale Asake
There is a need for individuals and government at all levels in Nigeria to support the talented youths in Sports to make them compete favourably with their counterparts in the World.
A United Kingdom-based businessman, Anthony Ojelabi stated this during a Courtesy call on the Chairperson, of Netball Association Oyo State, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde in her Office at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado Ibadan, Oyo State.
Ojelabi who expressed his delight over the resuscitation of the Netball game in the State through the efforts of Ambassador Ayinde, pledged his unalloyed support to the development of the game to gain more prominence among other games.
The businessman through his father, Martins Ojelabi noted that youths in the society could attain greatness in sports if given adequate backing to make them shun social vices and embrace peace that sports bring to the Society.
“We need to keep encouraging our youths in the country. The money they are making in sports all over the World is huge and it is improving the Country. No Nation that supports Sports will not go higher. I will keep doing everything within my reach to support the project through Ambassador Romoke Ayinde who is a pillar and promoter of sports and youth development “
Ojelabi who promised to purchase more equipment for Netball development in addition to the ones he donated, applauded Ambassador Ayinde for her all-time support to youths and Sports Development in the State and Nigeria in general.
Responding, the Host who is the Chief Executive Officer, Kayrom Lee Gym and Fitness Centre, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde commended the Visitor for his Philanthropic gesture, calling on other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate him for the development of the teeming youths in the Country.
Ambassador Ayinde said, her passion for youths was borne out of her belief in their advancement in life, seeing them contributing to the Nation’s development rather than committing crimes in the society.
She appealed to the government not to relent in its efforts at making the Youths development a priority in all its Policies and Programmes, saying, there are many brilliant youths in the country that can contribute meaningfully to the Nation’s socio-economic advancement.
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