Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has promised to pay $2.5 million for each gold medal won by state athletes at the state’s upcoming National Sports Festival, which will take place on Sunday.
Additionally, the governor promised to pay $1. 5 million and $1 million, respectively, for each silver and bronze medal won at the event.
When he visited Babcock University’s Ilisan-Remo, Ilisan-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area, he made the commitment.
Governor Abiodun also promised the sum of $50,000 to each Ogun State athlete who would participate in the camp while addressing the state contingents there, urging them to leave and make the state proud.
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“I am aware that an instant award is presented when you win a medal.” He said, “Once you get a medal, you get a reward, a huge reward.”
“Anybody who wins a gold medal at this festival will receive a sum of N2.5 million from me. I’ll donate N1.5 million to the silver medalist for every silver medal. Anyone who wins the bronze medal will receive $1 million.
You are here because you represent Ogun State the best. Anyone who isn’t present must represent Ogun State. You are here to win rather than compete alone. You must bring the medals home with you because we want to win.
The governor noted that Ogun is known for being the best, just as the state has produced world-class athletes and athletes who have inspired others. He applauded the athletes for their example of servant leadership in their homeland.
He emphasized that this is the first time that all athletes are grouped together for the National Sports Festival competition and that the state has provided the infrastructure and facilities needed for a seamless competition.
The National Sports Festival was meant to unite all Nigerians. By the time you leave, you will have forged friendships across the Niger and Benue.
You’ve traveled from all over this state, camped, and practiced for months in preparation for the competition.
We have provided the resources and infrastructure that have made Nigerian sports as the national benchmark. The governor stated that the newly renovated International Sports Arena in Abeokuta will host international competitions and that the state is “working to develop the sports economy in Ogun State.”
Source: Channels TV
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