Oyebanji recalls GM over athletes’ poor kitting at National Youths Games

News Express |25th Sep 2023 | 200
Oyebanji recalls GM over athletes’ poor kitting at National Youths Games

Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji




Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has recalled the General Manager of the State Sports Council, Mr. Adekunle Adeyemi, from the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State

The embattled GM is toanswer queries bordering on poor kitting of the states athletes at the opening session of the competition.

The directive followed the shabby appearance of the state contingent at the march-past event during the opening ceremony of the National Youths Games.

Adeyemi is expected to explain the circumstances leading to the shabby kitting of the state athletes at the opening session, which photograph is circulating online.

He was directed to hand over to the next most senior official at the Games and returnhome immediately.

The official who will act as head of the delegation is to oversee the welfare and well-being of the athletes at the competition.

A statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, described the development as unfortunate. It however added that the State would take full responsibility for the regrettable incident.

The Commissioner however maintained that the state Government made adequate provision forthe teams participation at the Games.

He restated the commitment of the Oyebanji administration to providing platforms for Ekiti youths to exhibit their God-given talents in line with the youth development and job creation agenda of the administration.(Daily Independent)




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