The Managing Director and Chief Government Officer of Nilayo Sports activities Administration Restricted, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has counseled the Authorities of Bayelsa State for its dedication to sports activities improvement, describing the state as one which clearly understands the ability of sports activities as a device for progress, youth engagement, and financial alternative.
Mrs. Olopade praised the management of Governor Douye Diri for investing in key sporting infrastructure and applications that can assist place Bayelsa as a serious sporting hub in Nigeria.
“Governor Douye Diri deserves commendation for the daring steps his administration is taking to develop sports activities in Bayelsa. His background as a former Commissioner for Sports activities provides him a deep understanding of the sector and why investments like these are necessary for youth improvement and financial progress.”
Amonsgt many different issues, the State has embarked development of a 30,000-capacity stadium in preparation for the Nationwide Sports activities Pageant 2028, alongside plans for one more 15,000-capacity stadium, demonstrates the state’s clear imaginative and prescient for the way forward for sports activities.
Mrs. Olopade additional highlighted the State’s latest sporting achievements, mentioning that Bayelsa athletes have continued to ship sturdy performances at nationwide competitions, together with victories on the inaugural Niger Delta Video games and the Nationwide Para Video games.
“Bayelsa is probably not the largest state, however in sports activities it has proven that dedication and good management can produce mighty outcomes.”
She famous that the Yenagoa Metropolis Worldwide 10KM Highway Race, the primary of its form within the State going down on Saturday, April 4th, will play an necessary position in selling sports activities tourism and increasing financial alternatives for native communities.
“This race isn’t just about athletics. It’s about creating visibility for Bayelsa, opening doorways for tourism, and provoking younger skills who might change into future champions.”
The Newstap/SWAN Awards ceremony additionally acknowledged different notable contributors to Nigerian sports activities, together with Philip Shaibu, Director Common of the Nationwide Institute for Sports activities; Omolei Imadu, Proprietor of Yacateco Boxing Promotions; and Robert Onyeani, Proprietor of Ahudiya Nnem FC.
