Ogun will continue to prioritize schools sports activities – Isiaka

Damilola Ajibola 

The Ogun State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has promised the commitment of the present administration in the State under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, towards promotion of schools sports in discovering budding talents.

Isiaka stated this during the 2nd edition of the Dapo Abiodun Closed Table Tennis Championship for Secondary Schools, held at Ijeja Sports Complex, Abeokuta, attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, as Special Guest of Honour

The commissioner appreciated the State Government for supporting various initiatives of the Sports Ministry which according to him would ultimately reposition sports and sporting activities in the State.

He stated that schools sports would continue to play a pivotal role in the nurturing of genuine budding talents, thereby curbing the incessant incidence of social vices in secondary schools, advising the participants not to rest on their oars, but strive harder on their way to global greatness.

While charging the students to continue to uphold the values of sportsmanship, fair play and excellence, Hon. Isiaka submitted that their commitment and relentless pursuit for victory have been truly inspiring to watch, imploring them to keep the pace up as the day of reckoning is near.