Osaze Tasks Private Sector On Sports Dev

England-based
footballer, Osaze Odemwingie, has said Nigeria’s quest to excel in sports development would continue to be a mirage without the support of individuals and private organisations.
The Stoke City FC player said this while donating football kits to Bendel Insurance Football Club in Benin.
Represented by one of his associates, Austin Uwagboe, Odemwingie said it was clear that government alone cannot develop sports in the country.
He then challenged sports personalities, individuals and organisations to contribute their quota to the development of the sector.
The former Super Eagles star forward said his decision to empower the Benin club was to complement the state government’s efforts in developing football and other sporting activities in the state.
“My decision to assist was not all about donating, but in appreciation of where I am coming from. We must all support the government to develop sports in the country,” he said.
Odemwingie, therefore, called for private sector partnership with the government.