Abayomi Oke, the immediate past Commissioner for Youths and
Sports in Oyo State has congratulated Mr. Sunday Dare, on his appointment as the
Minister of Youths and Sports.
Oke, in a statement he personally signed and made available
to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan, described the appointment as well deserved.
The former commissioner described Dare as a technocrat who
had over the years, demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness in every
assignment he undertook.
"Dare is a hardworking man who has distinguished
himself in assignments he undertook both at the national and international
scene," he said.
He expressed optimism that Dare would not disappoint
the people of Nigeria and Oyo State in his new assignment, calling on the
people to support him.
The Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria(SWAN), Oyo State
Chapter has also congratulated Dare on his appointment as the Minister of
Youths and Sports, describing it as well deserved.
The association in a statement jointly signed by its
Chairman and Secretary, Niyi Alebiosu and Adewale Tijani, expressed hope of
positive turn around in the ministry considering Dare's pedigree.
"We have no doubt that this appointment is well
deserved, having exhibited high level of professionalism all through your
career as a journalist and other assignments you have undertaken.
It expressed confidence that Dare's professional experience,
integrity and high level of humility would no doubt add value to the
administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
"As stakeholders in the sports and Journalism sector,
we are optimistic that your leadership would give the required commitment to
the sector towards repositioning it for greater heights.
"While the task and plight ahead of you will be hectic,
we wish you luck and success, and extend our sincere support to your
administration in bringing reforms to the ministry and sports in general,"
it said.
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