Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that his administration is committed to the development of sports in the country.Speaking when he received the newly elected Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive member and President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick on Monday in Asaba, Okowa said Delta State was committed to the development of human resources and sports infrastructure.
He congratulated Mr. Pinnick on his election into the CAF executive committee, as well as appointment into the FIFA organizing committee.“We give glory to God for your success in your election. I believe that when God has blessed a process to be, no one can stop it from being. I want to urge you to continue to look up to God and stay committed to your duty as you move on. We, as a state, look forward to greater things that will come your way but be rest assured that we will continually give the best of our support,” he said.
Earlier, Pinnick said he was in Asaba to thank Governor Okowa for his support and for the development of human resources in the state, adding that plans were on to get more space for Africa in FIFA competitions and also increase the number of teams in CAF competitions.
