Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has reaffirmed that the state government deployed sports as a vehicle for youth engagement, unity and job creation, Silvernews.com.ng reports.
He made the disclosure while presenting his State-of-the-State address to Ndi Imo at the Imo State House of Assembly Chamber.
According to the governor, his administration is committed to promoting youth development through sports noting that the state has done tremendously well in both national and international events.
His words “In the area of sports, we have gone beyond ceremonies and trophies to deplore sports as a vehicle for youth engagement, unity and job creation.
“Our athletes have represented Imo at multiple national and international events including the just concluded National Sports Festival and NDDC Sport’s Festival bringing honour and visibility to the state. Their hard work has yielded results.”
