Governor AbdulRazaq Praises Kwara Senior Squash Champions for Remarkable Achievements

Date: 2024-12-11

The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday hosted Kwara-born African Senior Squash Champions at the Government House in Ilorin to celebrate their remarkable achievements at the just-concluded African Squash Games in Namibia, as reported by The Informant247.

The champions, Issac Blessing, AbdulAzeez Rofiat, and Khadijat Abdulraheem, were accompanied by key figures who have supported their journey to success, including the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji; the Director of Sports, Mallam Ibrahim Oladele Bako; President of the Kwara Development Group, Olaide Ahli; the Chief Coach of Squash, Coach Isiaka Mogaji; and Assistant Coach, Balikis Mogaji.

Governor AbdulRazaq, in his address, expressed his pride in the athletes, noting that their achievements are a testament to Kwara's growing status as a hub for sports excellence.

“The success of these champions reflects the hard work and dedication of not only the athletes but also their coaches and supporters. It also demonstrates the potential of our youth when given the right opportunities and environment,” he said.

The governor reiterated his administration's commitment to sports development, emphasizing ongoing investments in infrastructure and grassroots programs to nurture young talents across various sports disciplines.

Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, praised the governor's unwavering support, which he said has been instrumental in the athletes' success. He highlighted the recent upgrades to sports facilities in the state and commended the collaboration between stakeholders in driving sports development.

The athletes expressed their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq, the Sports Commission, and their coaches for the unwavering support they have received. They also called for sustained investments in sports to ensure that Kwara State continues to produce champions on the international stage.

Other stakeholders at the meeting also lauded the governor's efforts in prioritizing sports development and pledged their continued commitment to supporting young athletes in the state.

The courtesy visit concluded with the champions displaying their medals, as the governor reaffirmed his commitment to deepening investments in sports and providing more opportunities for Kwaran youths to excel globally.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

New Naira Notes     Tayo Alao     Jaiz Bank     Sodiya     Yeketi     Atunwa     Kamoru Kadiri     Muritala Awodun     Shehu Adaramaja     Facebook     Jide Oyinloye     Fatima Abolore Jimoh     College Of Education     Ben Duntoye     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     Joseph Daudu     Abdulkadri Ahmad Alaiye     Oba Sulaiman Asude     Pakata     Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir     Alabi Lawal     Salau Kabiru Abdullahi     Wahab Issa     Ahmed Idris Mohammed     Fatimah Abdulkadir     Kwara State Government     Gbugbu International Market     Emir Of Shonga     Issa Manzuma     Amuda Bembe     Yusuf Aiyedun     2017 Budget     Ayegbeni     Government High School (GHS), Adeta     Shuaibu Yaman     Saba Jibril     CUTI     Joshua Adeyemi Adimula     Kwara Liberation Group     IYA YUSUF     Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund     Sobi Hill     Babaloja-General     Mamman Saba Jibril     Razaq Atunwa     Dumagi     Amos Justus Sayo     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Kwara 2023     Buari Edun     Student Learning Support Helpline     Ajayi Okasanmi     Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola     John Dara     COVID-19 Palliatives     Osi     Ike Ekweremadu     Abubakar Abdulraheem     Adekunle David Dunmade     Bola Iyabo Ibiyeye Adisa     Nurudeen Mohammed     General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport     Egbewole     Funke Adedoyin     KFA     Pategi     Kwara State Branch Of The National Library     Suleiman Mora Omar     Marufat Oladosu     Umar Sanda Yusuf     Funmilayo Oniwa     Kawu     Alikinla     Grillo     Muhammed Aliyu     Labour Party     Nigeria Foundation For Artificial Intelligence    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

ASMAU PLAZA     Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir     Ridwan Agboola     Ilorin East     Alimi     Sam Onile     Abdulfatai Salman Baakini     Kumbi Titiloye     Bayo Onimago     Vasolar     SARS     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Crystal Corner Shops     Asiwaju Bola Tinubu     Abdulkadri Ahmad Alaiye     Bilikisu Gambari     Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji     Niguel Gallando Marcias     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Sheikh Ariyibi     Omu-aran     Sulyman Tejidini     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Halimah Perogi     Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi     Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu     Tunji Arosanyin     Salake     Tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng     Gbenga Adebayo     Mustapha Akanbi     Communication Network Support Services     Tope Daramola     Facemasks     Kumbi Titilope     Sulyman Age AbdulKareem     Saidu Yaro Musa     Haruna Olawale Sulaiman     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     Hausa     Olofa Of Offa     Igbaja     Mohammed Haruna     FERMA     Owo Arugbo     Olabimpe Olani     Coronavirus     Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists     Sabi     Apata Ajele Secondary School     Kola Bukoye     Baba Idris     Aliyu Kora Sabi     Oyedun Juliana Funke     Prince Sunday Fagbemi     Yekini Adio     JAAC     MINILS     Umar Bayo Abdulwahab     Rihanat Ajia     Sadiq Buhari     Salmon Babatunde Salmon     Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah     Woro     Mutawali Of Ilorin     Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq     Facebook     Aliyu Alhassan     Arinola Fatimoh Lawal     Funmilayo Zubair     Student Learning Support Helpline     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP)     Oke-opin     Binta Sulyman     Convocation Ceremonies     Oluronke Adeyemi