Governor Obaseki Inaugurates 11-Man Committee for Sports Commission

An eleven-man committee to assist with the modalities for setting up a
sports commission has been inaugurated by Governor of Edo State, Mr.
Godwin Obaseki
The committee headed by the deputy governor Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu
will help the state reclaim her top position in sports in the country.
When inaugurating the committee, governor Obaseki said the idea of a
commission of experts was the product of a workshop organized by the
state government earlier in the year as part of his administration’s
resolve to reposition sports in the state.
“As a government, our desire is to establish a sports commission that
will help us meet our aspirations in the sector. We believe that those
chosen for this task have the experience, skills, and knowledge in the
world of sports, and will provide the framework for a premier sports
commission in Nigeria,” he said.
The terms of reference for the committee include: to design a holistic
sports policy for Edo State to help reclaim its pride of place in the
nation; help produce a legal framework to help establish a sports
commission; prioritize the content and direction of sports in the
state; design a framework to help rebuild sporting institutions and
facilities to world class standards, as well as assist to design a
strategy for private sector funding for sports in the state, among
others.
In his response, the chairman of the committee, Rt. Hon. Shaibu
thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in them and promised
that the team would do its best to ensure that the state government
achieves its desire to reposition sports in the state.
“When you talk about sports in Nigeria, the committee members are the
best names and faces in Nigeria, and I want to assure you that the
committee will not fail in this task. The report will capture the
essence of the vision of sports by this administration.” The chairman
said.
Other members of the committee are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Youths and Special Duties, Edo State, Dr. Mrs. Osayuware Idahosa is to
serve as Secretary of the committee; Godwin Dudu-Orumen; Aisha Falode;
Ejiro Omonode; Isaac Ikhuoria; Barr. Osayaba Osarenren; Mike
Itemuagbor; Austin Eguavoen; Frank Ilaboya and Dr. Kweku Tandoh. The
committee has six weeks to submit its report