Governor Abdulrazaq's investments in sports, a reflection of his personal record: Ajakaye

 Ayodeji Ismail 


The Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has invested heavily in sports development in Kwara State.


Ajakaye disclosed this when the leadership of Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a visit to his office on Thursday.


He said Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has touched every sphere of sports including facilities and the athletes.


He said, "His Excellency Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq being a sports man has no apology for investing so much in sports development because he is a sportsman to the core.


"The impact the Governor has in sports (facilities) is commensurate with his status as a former football administrator."


The CPS said, "Everything the Governor is doing like bringing Kwara United from the NNL to NPFL and going as far as playing at the CAF Confederation Cup only speaks volume to the record of the governor as an astute sports administrator and I am glad he took the great step.


"We have seen what the governor has done in Tennis, Swimming and most especially squash. I can tell you that Kwara State will boast of the best squash facility in Nigeria."


He advised Kwara SWAN to partner with the Kwara State Sports Commission in promoting sporting activities adding that his office is ready to work with the new leadership of SWAN.


Ajakaye said, "It is a great thing and I thank kwara SWAN for the support given to this administration and see for more support. I look forward to working with the new leadership of Kwara SWAN in projecting the works of the Governor. I am advising Kwara SWAN to work together with the Kwara State Sports Commission to promote all the sporting associations".


In his remarks, the Chairman of Kwara State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ayodeji Ismail acknowledged the fact that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has invested millions of naira in the sports industry.


He said Kwara SWAN is ready to partner with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and the Kwara State Sports Commission in showcasing the hidden talents and projecting the image of athletes in the state.

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