Barring any hitch, the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Ogun State will soon inaugurate members of 31 Sports Associations in the State to further strengthen sports development and enhance performance in local, national and international sporting events. Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Gbenga Otenuga made this known this afternoon in Abeokuta while declaring open the 3rd edition of Darts Southern Games at the Abeokuta Sports club. Otenuga disclosed that the inauguration is a another testimony of the commitment of Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration to develop sports to engage youths meaningfully and make it a veritable means of creating job opportunities.“The government believes that a only a sound mind can make meaningful contributions to development and you will agree with me that engaging in sporting activities is one sure way of having a sound health. Government will therefore continue to take steps necessary to develop sports to ensure this and engage the youths meaningfully” Otenuga stated. He submitted that before now, the State Government had taken steps to give a new lease of life to its stadia across the State through re-laying of astro turfs and the tracks, rejuvenating the Principal’s cup competition and procuring of sporting equipment that are of international standard among others. The three-day sporting meet has representatives from States in South West, South East and South-South competing for honours in different categories
Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release