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The Oyo State Government will give adequate rewards and motivation to the athletic champions that won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the National and International competitions.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable ‘Seun Fakorede dropped this hint today in Ibadan when the Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council and his Teams presented the athletic champions in Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Cycling to him in his office today.

Honourable Fakorede stated further that the champions made Oyo state proud and the Government will ensure that they are rewarded accordingly to serve as an impetus for them to achieve greater heights in the foreseeable future.

The Commissioner opined that the feats of our athletes in National and International tournament is attributable to the grace of God, stressing that it is good to appreciate God for all the victories recorded by our athletes since the inception of this administration in 2019

The Commissioner pledged on behalf of the State Government that the Executive Governor of the State, Engineer’ Seyi Makinde will host the athletic champions in recognition of their remarkable, outstanding and excellent performances during the various international tournaments.

The Olympian Para Powerlifting Champions, Yakubu Adesokan and Modinat Babalola presented the trophy won at 1st runner up during the First – Para games in M K O ABIOLA Stadium, Abuja.

The elated and excited Commissioner presented medals to the athletes and pledged further that the State Government will not renege on his promise to improve the welfare of the citizenry.

By oyonews

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