By Silvernews
The Imo State Parasports Association will today honour the Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Onyeocha Obinna Evaristus (Onowu), with an Award of Excellence as Pillar of Special Sports and Outstanding Commissioner of Sports.
The association said the award is in recognition of the Commissioner’s contributions to the development of parasports in the state and his support for athletes with disabilities.
According to the group, Imo remains one of the leading states in Nigerian sports, producing a significant percentage of national athletes at international competitions. They credited the Commissioner’s leadership for strengthening this position.
They also pointed to his support for athletes and coaches at the NDDC Games in Uyo and the National Youth Games in Asaba, as well as the recent improvements at Dan Anyiam Stadium, including the installation of solar streetlights.
As part of today’s event, the association is expected to request the formation of an Obinna Onowu Disabled Support Group and seek his intervention in securing a solidarity visit from Governor Hope Uzodinma to the Paralympics Association of Nigeria (PAN), Imo State chapter.
The group expressed appreciation to the Governor for infrastructural development and inclusivity policies, while pledging continued cooperation with the Commissioner in advancing parasports across the state.
