In his usual way not allow hardwork and sacrifice go
down in vain, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has
approved the reward of athletes who have done FCT proud during the 2022
National Sports Festival.
It will be recalled that the past administration could
not honour the due to reason best known to them, but after a prolonged delay
from the past administration, the present administration under the able
leadership of the FCT Minister, Wike has graciously agreed to reward the
athletes for their effort.
In a statement issued by the Director of Sports FCT
department Mr Luka Istifanus revealed that, FCT Minister in his magnanimity has
said that rewarding athletes is what they deserve as they have worked hard to
represent the FCT.
"FCT in 2022 hit a milestone like never before
when they emerged 9th position which has never been done by the FCT team in the
past National Sports Festivals.
"Athletes are elated to have a sports loving
Minister like his Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who rewards hardwork and
excellence.
“We have enjoyed good attention from the Minister
since he assumed office,he understands that Sports is a key factor in the FCT
and the country,he is always concerned about the welfare of the athletes that
is why he approved this reward for them to keep representing the FCT with a
winning mentality."
He also highlighted that the FCT is preparing really
well for the 2024 Gateway Games taking place in Ogun state in January 2025.
However, the award ceremony is scheduled for sometime
in December 2024.
On the other hand, athletes has also appealed to the
People’s Minister, to extend the gesture accorded to the senior elite
athletes of the National Sports Festival to the U-15 as well that represented
the FCT at the National Youth Games in 2023 and 2024 as they came 7th and 9th
on the table respectively.
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