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FRCN Staff Receives Award For Sports Development

By Web News 736

Radio Nigeria Sports Reporter Isaac Afolabi of Positive FM, AKure has been honoured with an award for sports development by the wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu – Akeredolu

The award is in recognition of Afolabi’s effort in promoting and organising the annual basketball summer tournament for children in Ondo State.

The governor’s wife instituted the award as part of activities marking the 3rd summit of the Foundation of wives of Ondo State Officials and Female Political Appointees, FOWOSO held in Akure the Ondo State capital.

The wife of the governor said individuals who devoted all time to children cause especially girl child should be recognized and commended.

Presenting the award to Mr. Afolabi, the deputy governor of Ondo state, Mr. lucky Ayedatiwa encouraged him not to relent in giving back to the children via sports and education saying such gesture would help in harvesting talents for the state and country in the nearest future.

In a remark, Mr. Afolabi appreciated Radio Nigeria for instilling the culture of reaching out to the people at the grassroots saying his passion for sports and education among children was to expose them to stardom.

Dignitaries at the colourful ceremony included Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, captains of industry including Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim and other well-meaning Nigerians.

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Players Of Sunshine FC Of Akure Protest Non Payment Of Salaries

By Web News 923

Players and officials of sunshine stars football club of Ondo state this morning disrupted vehicular movement at the road linking to the Governor’s office gate protesting the non-payment of their wages.

The players who dressed in sporting attires with various placard accompanied with inscriptions like ‘save sunshine stars, ‘Mr. Governor help us’, ‘pay us our salary’ rendered songs of solidarity.

Our sports correspondent said the team also accused the state government of trying to sell the team, a move they said would not be favorably to them.

Speaking to Radio Nigeria, captain of the team, Sunday Abe said the players are finding it difficult to cater for their financial demands due to the backlogged of salaries and urging the state government to consider the players in their decisions.

Responding, the Deputy  Governor, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa debunked alleged selling of the team saying stakeholders would be involved before such action.

He also promised to work on the outstanding wages of the players.

Security officials were on ground to prevent any break down of law and order.

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