Kogi Govt Receives Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Olorunleke As Commissioner Promises Establishment of Sports Schools

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Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honorable Wemi Jones has again re-emphasized the desire of the Kogi State Government to develop a school child in all ramifications including engaging them in sporting activities.


Hon. Jones stated this on Friday when he received Ojo Olorunleke MON one of the members of Nigeria's Super Eagles team who finished second at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Cote d'Ivoire.


The amiable Commissioner who expressed delight to receive the goalkeeper along with his family and friends noted Olorunleke's feat with the Super Eagles was a reassurance for the government to do more in school sports.



He disclosed that the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will continue to encourage a child to grow with quality in all positive areas of life endeavours. 


While appreciating Olorunleke for his humility and dedication, Hon. Jones promised that the ministry would be ready to collaborate with individuals or corporate bodies to promote school sports in the state. 


Earlier, Ojo Olorunleke informed the Honorable Commissioner that the visit was to identify with him as a proud son of the state. 



Olorunleke who is also from the same Ayede, Bunu in Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi State as Hon. Jones intimated to the Commissioner of his plan to organize a football tournament later in the year as a way of giving back to society and discovering talented footballers like him.


He used the occasion to solicit the support of the Commissioner to revive both the Principal's Cup and Governor's Cup tournaments that had given him a platform to develop in the state. 


The Enyimba captain thanked Hon. Jones for the warm reception and prayed just as he promised to be a good ambassador of Bunu and Kogi State. 


Highlights of the visits were presentations of medals and natural awards to the Honorable Commissioner as well as the donation of Textbooks to the highly rated goalkeeper.



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