Edo Sports Commission to Revive Ogbe Hard Court, Afuze Camp

Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Godwin DuduOrumen, has indicated the intention of the commission to revive iconic sports competition and facilities which the region was known for in the past.

In an interactive meeting with a group of leading Edo business men and professionals under the aegis of Edo Development Organisation, the commission plans to revive facilities like the Ogbe Hard Court and the Afuze Sports Centre which will return as a High-Performance Centre and an Olympic Training Camp.

Orumen, who remarked that he was not expecting things to turn around overnight also listed other plans of the commission under his leadership.

He listed the main tasks before him to include empowerment of youths and young adults through the platform of sports as well as development of grassroots sports for schools.

In so doing he hopes the plans will lead to the introduction of collegiate sports as the benchmark for representing Edo State in local and international competitions.

The commission also intends to complement the efforts of the state’s deputy governor to return Bendel Insurance FC to the Nigerian Premier League.

The meeting the chairman of the sports commission had with the Edo Development Organisation also explored areas of cooperation.

Ekhator Osaretin Moses, who spoke on behalf of E.D.O said the group was ready to offer all its professional advice and support to ensure that DuduOrumen and his team at the commission meet the expectations of Governor Godwin Obaseki who has shown strong commitment to transform sports in the state by having capable individuals drive the process.

“We have had fruitful discussion with the chairman of the Commission and his team. We have let them know that as a group of individuals committed to excellence and development of Edo State, we are willing to partner with the commission to bring about significant improvement of sports in Edo State.