2021 NSF: Oyetola charges team Osun to win laurels as athletes depart for Edo

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has enjoined state representatives at this year’s National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Edo 2020’ to be good ambassadors of the state and ensure that they return home with laurels.

Oyetola stated this on Saturday March 3, 2021 at the Osogbo Township Stadium while addressing Team Osun who were departing for Benin, Edo State to take part in the events.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government Prince Wole Oyebamiji, the Governor assured that all allowances has been released for both athletes and officials and shall be paid in due course, calling on athletes to participate actively and make the state proud.

“I want to inform you that all your allowances have been approved and released in order to ensure that you concentrate and do well. As you will receive some on your departure, the remaining shall be paid in the course of the events while you will all receive the balance at the end of the event.

“To whom much is given, much is expected. You have the responsibility to pay government back by winning gold medals which will believe is possible.”

Speaking on the State Government’s efforts on sports development, the Governor noted that the state is prepared to host a local festival to discover more talents at the grassroot.

“We have concluded arrangement to host the state festival in Osun to discover more talents from the grassroot that can represent our states at the National levels.

“I want to assure you that the commitment of our administration to sports development is unshaken. We shall do the needful to improve on the sports facilities for optimal performance of our athletes.”

Earlier, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Yemi Lawal said the athletes would perform creditably well at the festival as they were fully prepared to do the state proud.