Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri and Edo State Governor’s, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, have expressed joy over the Sportsville Award to be bestowed on them on Saturday, 4th February in Lagos.
The duo are among 14 other personalities listed for the annual awards which enters its third year.
Diri, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Dan Alabrah, said he is excited over the award , adding: “It shows the world is keeping a tab on the rising profile of sports development in Bayelsa State.
“Governor Diri is happy with the recognition that is coming from Sportsville, an organisation known for its high reputation nationwide and beyond.
“”It also shows the world is seeing the great attention His Excellency, Senator Governor Douyle is paying to sports development in the State, both in terms of facility and human capacity development, ” Alabrah added.
Edo State Governor’s , Mrs Betsy Obaseki described the honour as heartwarming, assuring that she would personally be in Lagos to pick up the award.
“Sportsville award is a credible award. I am personally going to be in Lagos to receive it. I thank the organisers for recognizing my modest efforts of using sports to uplift the girl child.”
Over 16 personalities and corporate concerns will be recognised during the award ceremony billed for the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja on February 4.
The Minister for Youth & Sports Development , Chief Sunday Dare and the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, are respectively the Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the forthcoming event.