Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, the minister for youths and sport development, Sunday Dare has reiterated his support for the Athletes following a medal laden outing in Abuja Championship as they prepare for both the African Athletics Championships in Algeria and the Olympic Games in Tokyo,Japan.
Dare revealed this while addressing track and field athletes in Akure during the weekend at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) All-Comers competition.
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media,John Joshua-Akanji,Dare said he will create a safe environment for the athletes to train and compete.
”Government is determined, there is a rapid development of sports in Nigeria as it is not only a unifying factor but also generates employment. This is why welfare of athletes, especially their off-field environmental which has been taken for granted will be given priority attention, prompt payment of allowances and training are key to success in sports and that athletes will no longer be owed allowances either in part or in full again, he assured.
