Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has expressed commitment to recreating and rebuilding the sports economy in the state.
Governor Soludo was speaking at the second edition of the Anambra Sport Solution Initiative finals held at the Awka City Stadium, Awka.
The governor, who revealed that the sports economy has the potential to increase the state GDP, among other benefits, commended all participants and winners at the various featured games.
According to the Governor, the competition is an important beginning, mainstreaming completion at the school, inter-school, local government and state levels, expressing optimism that talents were identified to appear at both national and international spaces.
Speaking to the AwkaAnaedo, The Chairman Of Anambra Sports Commission, Mr. Patrick Onyedum said that the initiative is in line with the manifesto of the present administration to identify and nurture talents, assuring that the harnessed talents would be deployed for maximum benefits to themselves and the society.
The Commissioner For Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba stressed that youth development is the heartbeat of Governor Soludo, highlighting various youth activities of the present administration including the Solution Innovation District, One Youth Two Skills, among others, calling on more youths to take advantage of the opportunities given to them.
Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Commissioner For Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, President General Of ASATU, Barr. Titus Akpudo, among others, were present at the event, which featured football match finals, race, medal, and trophy presentations to different categories of winners, among others.
Soludo Commits To Sports Development As Anambra Sports Solution Initiative Finals Holds In Awka
