Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo and League Manager Tayo Egbaiyelo (MON) have had a productive meeting with the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The meeting in Yenegoa also included the House Committee Chairman on Youth and Sports Development, Tare Porri; Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), Irorodamie Komonibo; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Alagoa-Aigbiniode Grace.
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Chief Operating Officer (COO) Olushola Ogunnowo stated that the meeting was necessary to provide support to the third-tier league.
"We had robust and successful deliberations with His Excellency, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and other key government officials in Bayelsa's sports sector on how the state can incorporate one of NLO's major activities into its football programs.
"Governor Douye Diri deserves all the accolades he has been receiving, as his 'Prosperity Administration' has meaningfully impacted the youth through 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 prioritized the development of sports as a tool to positively engage the youth in the state.
"No w
onder Bayelsa is now regarded as the Mecca of sports in Nigeria and the home of grassroots football with the Prosperity Cup.
"As the apex body coordinating grassroots football in the country and the largest teams and academies in Africa, the recent Afriskaut NLO Cup partnership has become one of 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 for grassroots football development."
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