Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo and League Manager Tayo Egbaiyelo (MON) during the week had a productive meeting with the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The meeting in Yenagoa also had House Committee Chairman on Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Tare Porri, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS), Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Alagoa-Aigbiniode Grace in attendance.
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Olushola Ogunnowo, told NLO Media Channel.
“We had a robust and successful deliberations with His Excellency, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other key government officials in Bayelsa’s sports sector, on how the state can inculcate one of NLO’s major activities into its football programmes.
“Governor Douye Diri deserves all the accolades he has been getting as his ‘Prosperity Administration’ has impacted the meaningfully on the youths via football and other sports.
“Being a former Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Governor Diri’s unparalleled commitment to sports is unmatched, as he has prioritised the development of sports as a tool to positively engage the youths in the state.
“No wonder Bayelsa is now ascribed as the Mecca of sports in Nigeria and home of grassroots football with the Prosperity Cup.
“As the apex body coordinating grassroot football in the country and the largest teams and academies in Africa, the recent Afriskaut NLO Cup partnership has become one the most prestigious sporting events, showcasing our best talents to top clubs in Europe and of course, a global audience.”
“Hosting one of NLO’s major events at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenegoa will complement Governor Diri’s agenda on grassroots football development.”
