Board member of the Nigeria Squash Federation, Wilson Egberipou, has appealed for elevated help and funding for the game because the federation prepares for zonal elections this weekend and the Normal Elections scheduled for October 18 on the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Egberipou stated he believes the game can solely flourish if stakeholders decide to sustained backing and administrative ardour.
“The game can solely take off if correct backing and help is accorded to the federation,” Egberipou stated, urging authorities companies, non-public sponsors and sports activities lovers to take a position at grassroots and elite ranges.
He highlighted the upcoming elections as a pivotal second to elect leaders who’re dedicated to growth reasonably than these searching for titles for status. “We hope the incoming board members can be as passionate in growing the game in Nigeria,” he added.
Egberipou emphasised sensible wants resembling facility upgrades, coach schooling, youth outreach and competitors funding.
“With out high quality courts, educated coaches and common competitions, our expertise pipeline will stay stunted,” he warned, pointing to the correlation between funding and long-term success. He known as for collaborative approaches, together with partnerships with faculties, native golf equipment and worldwide federations, to boost requirements shortly.
On the executive timetable, Egberipou confirmed that the federation has mounted October 18 for its Normal Elections to be held on the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, describing the venue as symbolic of a contemporary begin for the game.
“The elections current a chance to chart a brand new course. Voters should select folks with clear growth plans,” he stated, urging transparency and inclusiveness within the electoral course of.
Egberipou additionally appealed to the media to offer squash extra protection, arguing that visibility attracts sponsors and evokes youngsters to take up the sport.
“Publicity turns potential supporters into companions. We want extra highlight on achievements and on pathways for upcoming gamers,” he stated.
Because the zonal and basic elections strategy, Egberipou’s plea underscores the pressing want for deliberate funding and visionary management to rework Nigerian squash from a distinct segment exercise right into a aggressive sport able to producing regional and worldwide stars.
