The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the Akwa Ibom state Government as worthy partner to fish out the hidden talents among the youth for future engagement.
Minister for Sport Solomon Dalung gave the indication in Uyo at the maiden edition of the Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival 2017 for primary and secondary schools in the state held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
He stressed that on his assumption of duty as Minister of Sports he emphasized the need to resuscitate grassroots sport and adopt bottom to top approach to sport development in the country.
The Sports Minister commended Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom for keying into the Federal Government vision of developing sport at the grassroots and called on the people to assist in bringing the best out of the youths through sport..
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel while declaring open the festival, said that the poor performance of Nigerian athletes at international sport championships informed his decision to initiate the Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival for talent hunt.
Minister for Sport Solomon Dalung gave the indication in Uyo at the maiden edition of the Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival 2017 for primary and secondary schools in the state held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
He stressed that on his assumption of duty as Minister of Sports he emphasized the need to resuscitate grassroots sport and adopt bottom to top approach to sport development in the country.
The Sports Minister commended Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom for keying into the Federal Government vision of developing sport at the grassroots and called on the people to assist in bringing the best out of the youths through sport..
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel while declaring open the festival, said that the poor performance of Nigerian athletes at international sport championships informed his decision to initiate the Akwa Ibom Youth Sports Festival for talent hunt.
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