Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Friday inaugurated a 12-man planning committee for the fourth Edo State Sports Festival charging to work together as a team and a hitch-free event.
The 12-member committee has the Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, as Chairman, while Sabina Amiemoghena will serve as secretary.
While performing the inauguration of the committee in Government House, the deputy governor said the sports festival was part of the developmental strategy of the state government aimed at enhancing sports at the grassroots level.
“Research has shown that sports competition is a veritable platform to groom sportsmen and women, talents identification and enhancing the physical well-being of the people,” he said.
“The Edo State Government places a premium on grassroots sports, hence the state is participating in the National Sports Festival in May which will no doubt boost socio-economic development of communities of the state and enhance the physical and mental well-being of athletes during the festival.”He added, “I have confidence in the members of Edo Sports Commission with good track records and proven integrity to bring their vast experience to bear in organising a hitch-free sports festival.
“I will urge the committee members to work seamlessly together as a team, to ensure Edo State get the best for the National Sports Festival
“Responding on behalf of other members, Enabulele, said the inauguration of the committee was a testament of the unwavering commitment of Edo State Government to sports development.
He acknowledged the enormous task before the committee and assured that it would not leave any stone unturned to deliver on its mandate and make Edo State proud.