The Ogun State Government regrets the protests that some state athletes are holding at the upcoming National Sports Festival over delayed allowances.
It stated that protesters made errors because it demonstrated absolute impatience.
The government expressed disappointment in a statement from Kayode Akinmade, the governor’s special adviser to the governor on media and strategy, blaming the protest for being incompatible with the principles and goals the state upholds.
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He noted that the athletes acted out of impatience because Tuesday’s payment of their allowances had been finalized.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun continues to care deeply about the well-being of every festivalgoer. He would not allow Ogun athletes to suffer or be neglected in any way.
“It’s unfortunate and uncalled for” that a few athletes protested earlier today. The state’s incredible success in hosting the festival contrasts stark with the statement that read, “From the grand opening ceremony to Team Ogun’s impressive performance,” the statement read.
He further made it clear that athletes already started receiving bank alerts as soon as allowance payments had been made.
Source: Channels TV
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