…hails President Tinubu on appointment of Dikko, Zulu, others
Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again got a pat in the back for appointing qualified individuals to administer the sports sector.
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Grassroot Sports Development, Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, gave this commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja.
Ezelekhae, who expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NSC for appointing him as Youth Ambasador, said the appoitments made by the President were highly commendable.
“I will like to express my profound gratitude to rhe Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), and to those who have entrusted me with this ambassadorial role, and most importantly, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for appoiting these remarkable individuals to serve in the Sports Commission.”
He stated that the honour bestowed on him was beyond himself, but a testaement and recognition of the enduring legacy of the Benin Kingdom, its culture and its committment to uplifting the next generation.
Ezelekhae added that his misson as the Youth Ambassador, is to inspire and empower and to connect with the Nigerian youth in various communities, adding that grassroots sport is more than games.
“My vision is to make that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has acccess to quality sport programmes, mentorship and opportunities to showcase their talents on local and global stages”.
He however sought collaboration and investment, saying that the vision cannot be achieved alone.
Pledging his commitment to his role, he said. “I will work imperatively with the sports commision, to promote initiatives that will develop young talent to foster unity and make sport an instrument for national progress, “.
NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko thanked Ezelekhae for acceting the role, stressing that it aligned with the vision of President Bola Tinubu, who is very committed and excited to see that grassroots sport development is taken to the next level.
“For this reason, Mr President appointed a Senior Special Assistant , who I’m happy to have here, Zulu, a rooted grassroots man”.
Speaking at the event, the SSA to the President on Grassroots Sport Development, Chief Adeyinka Adeboye expreseed happiness at the emergence of a different sport sector.
“This time around, we are trying to make happy all our sleeping babies, all our younger ones, to come out en mass and embrace sports, the key to the unity in this country,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to the NSC boss for bringing them together as a way of moving sports forward.