The Delta State Sports Commission has a new board, courtesy of Governor Sheriff Oborewovori.
This development comes after almost a year since Chief Tonobok Okowa’s eight-year tenure as Chairman of the Sports Commission ended.
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The new board comprises young and dynamic sports personalities, including Onoriode Joshua Oborewovori as Chairman, Sam Okemuete Sodje, Henrietta Ehiabor, and Oghale Ofremu as board members.
Onoriode Joshua Oborewovori is a grassroots footballer and strong supporter of female football. He was the sole sponsor of Delta Babes Football Club and an Allstars player.
Sam Okemuete Sodje is a retired professional footballer who played for several clubs in Nigeria and England. He represented the Nigeria Super Eagles from 2005 to 2009 and is a member of the Delta State Football Association.
Henrietta Ehiabor is the former Chairperson of Delta Queens FC, who led the team to emerge as champions of the Nigerian Female Professional League.
Oghale Ofremu is the Chairman of a nationwide league one side, NLO1, and a club owner by a former sports commission member, Solomon Ogba.
The appointment of this dynamic board is expected to bring a new era of sports development and growth in Delta State. Governor Oborewovori has shown his commitment to sports development, hosting the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, which had over 6,000 athletes and 1,000 officials participating.
