The newly appointed Chairman of one of the most
proactive and forward looking State run sporting body, the Delta State Sports
Commission, Honourable Onoriode Oborevwori, says his reign will certainly add
some fillips to the sporting spectrum of the heart beat State.
Honourable Onoriode Oborevwori, gave this assurance
when the new board of the Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC), was inaugurated
in Asaba the State capital in the presence of the former Chairman of the
Commission, Chief Tonobok Okowa.
Oborevwori said, the board will “hit the ground
running” in order to ensure the continued success of Delta athletes,
particularly at the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Ogun State,
scheduled for January 2024.
He also emphasized that the new board is committed to
sustaining the State’s remarkable strides in sports development across various
disciplines.
Honourable Oborevwori, affectionately called “The
General” by his close associates, acknowledged the magnitude and significance
of the responsibilities entrusted to him and his team.
Reflecting on the outstanding achievements of his
predecessors, he noted Delta State’s impressive track record in sports not only
at the national level but also on the continental and global stage.
“I want to use this medium to appreciate His
Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, for giving me this opportunity to
contribute my quota to the history of sports development in our state,”
Oborevwori stated.
“With our collective efforts, I am confident we will
achieve success. As the Governor rightly emphasized, our approach will be one
of servant leadership to deliver on our mandate.”
Meanwhile, the Director General of the Delta State
Sports Commission, Mr. Festus Ohwojero, pledged the commission’s unwavering
support for the new board. He highlighted the alignment of their mission with
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, focusing on youth empowerment and
the holistic growth of sporting activities in the state.
Other board members, including Sam Sodje, Herrita
Ehiabor, and Oghale Ofremu, shared the same sentiments, calling for a united
front among all stakeholders to propel Delta sports to greater heights.
“The united front of all stakeholders is essential in
achieving the ambitious goals of the board and taking Delta sports to
unprecedented heights,” they emphasized.
The reception, held at the Squash Club in Asaba, was
graced by prominent government officials, renowned sports administrators,
family members, friends, and staff of the commission as well as the immediate
past Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission who is also the President of
the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa.
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