By Akin Bolarinwa
Bayelsa state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali has called for private sector to invest more in sports development.
The Caretaker boss of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation advocates for a private driven sports environment because government alone can not fund sports.
"I only wish the private sector will be more motivated and involved in our Olympic preparations and multi sport games and the preparation of our athletes".
The Former Olympian stated that, Nigerians must also provide the needed manpower to support the federations both in administration and on the technical level ground.
"Why can’t we individually and collectively donate to support these athletes all through the 4 years," Igali asked rhetorically? Adding that "if we do then we should be expecting medals at every Olympics."
The former member of the Bayelsa state house of assembly declared that, there are no shortcuts to success except provision of sufficient funds and proper planning and that should be our main focus immediately after the conclusion of this event.
