United States-based former Nigerian hurdler, Victor Okorie, says the emergence of Dr. Alex Otti as Governor of Abia State in the just concluded election will re-open doors for sporting activities to thrive in the state. Dr. Otti of Labour Party was declared winner on Wednesday to spark jubilation across major cities in Abia State.
United States-based former Nigerian hurdler, Victor Okorie, says the emergence of Dr. Alex Otti as Governor of Abia State in the just concluded election will re-open doors for sporting activities to thrive in the state.United States-based former Nigerian hurdler, Victor Okorie, says the emergence of Dr. Alex Otti as Governor of Abia State in the just concluded election will re-open doors for sporting activities to thrive in the state.
Speaking with The Guardian from his base in the United States, Okorie, who is the current Performance Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria said: “1 congratulate Dr. Alex Otti on his victory at the polls. In the last 24 years, the only sporting activities in Abia were Enyimba and Abia Warriors Football Clubs. There were no noticeable talent identification and development programs in schools and community centers. But all that will change now that Dr.
“I know Dr. Otti as a sports-loving person. That was the reason why Abia State Sports Men and Women in the Diaspora endorsed him on March 7 ahead the governorship election. Now, I am sure the doors will re-open for training and certification of coaches in Abia State, and competitions at all levels will be organised in several sports,” he stated.
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