In a statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor has revealed that the governor while receiving members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) title fight, at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan will give the body necessary support for the success of Nigerian boxer, Ridwan Oyekola during the championship bout.
Adeosun, who represented the governor stated, “the present administration is obviously committed to the development of Sports in the state and it is a pleasure that we have received this belt today. I have always seen title fights on T.V.”
“His Excellency would have loved to be here today because he is a lover of Sports. So, on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo state, I welcome you here.
“It is interesting that it has been 57 years, since 1963, that this competition came to Oyo State. So, like you already said, it is not by coincidence that it is in the time of our governor that this is happening again.”
Notably, the governor had previously disclosed that when the government came on board, it made its priorities clear and sports development has always been paramount on the agenda of the government as a viable tool of state’s growth and noble engagement of youths.
