Kogi govt pledges support for basketball development
The Kogi government has pledged to prioritise the development of basketball in the state to boost the sport’s profile and promote youth engagement.
The commissioner for youth and sports development, Monday Anyebe, made the pledge at the inauguration of the Kogi State Basketball Association on Tuesday in Lokoja.
Mr Anyebe assured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to developing basketball under the administration of Governor Ahmed Ododo.
The commissioner said the administration would focus on nurturing basketball, particularly in rural areas, to enhance youth development.
He added that the government would collaborate with the association to promote sports development across the state.
Mr Anyebe urged the association’s newly inaugurated executives to come up with innovative ideas to advance the sport.
The chairman of the Kogi State Basketball Association, Mustapha Abdullahi, reaffirmed his commitment to the growth of basketball in the state.
Mr Abdullahi, the director-general of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, commended the state government for its efforts in promoting sports development.
(NAN)
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