By Precious Oluwole

The State Commisoner for Youths and Sports Development, Saka Yusuf Ogunleye has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to sports development.

Ogunleye made this emphasis in a statement reacting to the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria’s communique issued at their monthly Congress.

According to him, Governor Lucky 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” .

He added that 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 .

“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”.

He noted that the recent performance of Ondo State’s athletes at the Youth games in Asaba, Delta state could not have been achieved without the great support of the 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”, he concluded.