Ifo LG Boss, Delano Commends Governor Abiodun on Sports Development at the Grassroots

By Bola Akinlotan 

Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Kikelomo Aridunnu Delano, the Executive Chairman, Ifo Local Government, has commended the  Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, for his concerted effort in sports development in the State, especially at the Grassroots.

She stated this, today, 13th December, 2022,  at the Local Government Secretariat, Ifo, when the Council contingents at the just concluded 2022 Ogun State Governor’s Cup for Primary School football teams came on a visit to showcase the Governor’s Cup as well as other awards won by the team in the football competition.

Hon. Delano appreciated the State Governor for the initiative and his continuous efforts to boost the morale of the pupils in the State.

She also congratulated the team for making the Local Government proud at the competition and  promised to provide befitting kits for the team for use in future competitions.

She later presented cash gifts to the team for their sterling performances.

The 2022 Ogun State Governor’s Cup final match took place on Monday, 12th December, 2022 at the State capital, Abeokuta, during which, Ifo Local Government team engaged Imeko Afon team in a thrilling encounter.

The Council representative defeated their counterpart from Imeko Afon Local Government by a lone goal. The team equally won individual awards such as: Best goal keeper, won by Aina Moses and Most Valuable Player won by Musbau Ahmed.

Responding, the National Association of Primary School Games and Sports Teachers, Ifo Zone Chairman, NAPSGAST,  Anwalimobor Michael, commended the council chairman, Hon. Delano for her financial and moral support to the team, which served as the needed tonic to excel at the keenly contested competition.

He also thanked the Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for providing the necessary platforms for the children to showcase their talents.