Ekiti Governor Recalls Sports Manager Over Athletes’ Poor Kits At National Youths Games
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has recalled the General Manager of the State Sports Council, Adekunle Adeyemi, from the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
Adeyemi is being recalled to answer queries regarding the poor kitting of the state’s athletes during the opening ceremony of the Games, particularly at the march-past event.
This decision stems from the unsatisfactory appearance of the Ekiti State contingent, which has been widely circulated online.
Adekunle Adeyemi is expected to provide an explanation for the circumstances surrounding the inadequate kitting of the state’s athletes and has been directed to hand over his responsibilities to the next most senior official at the Games before returning home.
The official taking over will be responsible for the athletes’ welfare during the competition.
The State Commissioner for Information expressed regret over the situation but clarified that the state government had adequately funded the team’s participation in the Games.
The statement reads, “The directive followed the shabby appearance of the State contingent at the march-past event during the opening ceremony of the National Youths Games.
“Adeyemi is expected to explain circumstances leading to the shabby kitting of the state athletes at the opening session, which photograph is circulating online. He was directed to hand over to the next most senior official at the Games and return home immediately.
He restated the commitment of the Oyebanji administration to providing platforms for Ekiti youths to exhibit their God-given talents in line with the youth development and job creation agenda of the administration.
