Dear Ondo SWAN,
Sporting greetings to you .I write to correct some insinuations and to state some clear facts having read a communique issued by your noble Association today .
Please , be reminded that the executive Governor of Ondo state , Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the renovation of the sports complex and its football pitch and the contractor has since been mobilized .
Be informed that the contractor has since moved to site with the construction work ongoing at the hockey pitch where the old synthetic surface at the football pitch will be used .
The contractor has started work since his mobilisation , removing the old surface for the hockey pitch and ready to lay a new one having been procured .
The executive Governor, a man of his words, is committed to sports development in our dear sunshine state.
As a reputable stakeholder, SWAN , is expected to complement efforts of the Ministry of youth Development and sports and work in tandem to achieve together .
Again, the doors of my ministry is opened for your association to seek relevant information so you can be abreast of government policies and programs in sports development.
Remember, ” Ask when in doubt” .
The recent performance of our athletes at the Youth games in Asaba, Delta state could not have been achieved without the great support of our Governor.
Note, that once there is an ongoing construction / renovation at any site , it takes time for sporting activities to commence , even at the National stadium.
Other issues raised are noted .
Thank you.
Signed.
Hon Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, Commissioner Youths Development and sports Ondo state
