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Badminton, Karate Champions Get N10m From Amosun’s Government

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Senator Ibikunle Amosun
Senator Ibikunle Amosun...former governor of Ogun State...

Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s government in Ogun State has approved the sum of N10.1m for the best African badminton player, Dorcas Adesokan, and the female national karate champion, Bolanle Dauda, for their outstanding performances and preparations for future competitions.

Governor Amosun, who gave the approval at the state’s Executive Council Meeting, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said N5m would be used for Adesokan’s preparation towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, N3.6m for the purchase of badminton and karate equipment and the sum of N1.5m for Dauda and other sports officials.

While noting that the development of sports was a task for all, the governor called on stakeholders to rally round government in promoting sporting activities.

Recounting his days as a karate athlete, Amosun advised the athletes not to rest on their oars towards winning laurels for the state and the country.

The Vice Chairman, Badminton Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Mrs Adebayo Ikepo, said the provision of equipment would go a long way in boosting the moral of the athletes and keeping them in shape for the upcoming Olympic Games.

She lauded the governor for the first tranche of the N5m and permanent employment for Adesokan, stressing that the second tranche would be judiciously used for the trip to Tokyo.

In their separate remarks, Adesokan and Dauda, thanked the governor for his magnanimity, which they noted would further encourage them and other athletes across the State to be hardworking and committed to their careers, pledging to do the state and country proud.

Credit: punchng.com

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