Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has reiterated government’s commitment in returning Edo State back to top flight sports state in the annals of Nigeria sports.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Hon. Fred Itua, disclosed this in a chat with the media officer, Ojieva Ehiosun as he urged the team to be focused and maintain the winning sprit which they are known for.
He averred that the Senator Okpebholo-led government is totally committed to making Edo State the number one sports State in the country. He charged Edo Queens to intensify their efforts as they begin the last lap of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) campaign to the Super 6 which will produce the continental ticket.
Edo Queens who are currently the defending champions of the NWFL, left Benin City on Monday for IIorin Kwara State, where they will trade tackle with Ekiti Queens of Ado- Ekiti in NWFL match day 8.
“I want to congratulate the entire team for their excellent performance in the first stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL as defending champions. Edo Queens are also potential champions for the new season. It is important to let the team know that the governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is very happy with the progress of the team.
He said I should tell them that he is solidly behind them. He wants them to go out there and conquer. He is very keen in having Edo Queens FC represent Nigeria again in the CAF Women’s Champions League showpiece.
And the only way to do this is for the players to show total commitment. The governor is waiting to receive the team with the Super 6 trophy.”
“This government is totally committed to capacity building, and sports is the easiest way to do this, this is why the governor is doing everything to make sure he put Edo State sports back to her premier position in the annals of Nigeria sports,” Hon. Itua stressed.
