President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again got a pat on the back for appointing qualified individuals to administer the sports sector.
Newly appointed Ambassador of the Grassroot Sports Development, Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare, gave this commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit on the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja.
Ezelekhae, who expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NSC for appointing as Youth Ambassador, said the appointments made by the President were highly commendable.
“I will like to express my profound gratitude to the chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC, and to those who have entrusted me with this ambassadorial role, and most importantly, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for appointing these remarkable individuals to servei in the sport commission”.
He stated that the honour bestowed on him was beyond himself, but a testaement amd recognition of the enduring legacy of the Benin Kingdom, its culture, its committment to uplifting the next generation.
Ezelekhae added that his mission as the Youth Ambassador, is to inspire and empower and to connect with the Nigerian youth in various communities, adding that grassroot sport is more than games.
“My vision is to make that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has access to quality sport programmes, mentorship and opportunities to showcase their talents on local and global stages”.
He however sought collaboration and investment, saying that the vision can not be achieved alone.
Pledging his commitment to his role, he said: ” I will work judiciously with the sport commission, to promote initiatives that will develop young talent to foster unity and make sport an instrument for national progress, “.
In his words, NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko thanked Ezelekhae for accepting the role, stressing that it aligns with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is very committed and excited to see that grassroot sport development is taken to the next level.
“For this reason, Mr President appointed a Senior Special Assistant , who I’m happy to have hear, Zulu, a rooted grassroot man”.
Speaking at the event, the SSA to the President on Grassroot Sport Development, Chief Adeyinka Adeboye expressed happiness at the emergence of a different sport sector.
“This time around, we are trying to make happy all our sleeping babies, all our younger ones, to come out enmass and embrace sports, the key to the unity in this country.
He expressed appreciation to the NSC boss for bringing them together as a way of moving sports forward.
