In a proactive move to boost the confidence of team Edo State ahead of the upcoming 2025 National Sports Festival, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Thursday engaged with coaches from various sports at the commission in a stakeholders meeting on the preparation for the fiesta in Ogun State.
Speaking during the meeting at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Enabulele stressed the importance of the meeting which according to him is to assess the strategic preparation for the Ogun games, emphasizing that Team Edo must aim for top honours.
He said that the aim of the meeting was to get feedback from the coaches, and to assess thei current strengths and challenges of the athletes as the state continues preparations for the competition.
“We are not just going to the festival to participate; we are going to win medals. It will not be business as usual because our amiable Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is deeply committed to advancing sports in Edo State,” Enabulele stated.
He further stressed that success is a collective responsibility, urging coaches to deliver tangible results commensurate with the state government’s and the sports commission’s commitment and resources invested.
Enabulele encouraged the coaches to do their very best in preparing the athletes in their care for the festival.
“Go out there and bring back results. We are eager to collect as many medals as possible and emerge as the top team,” he charged.
He reassured the coaches that under his leadership, the commission remains committed to their welfare.
“Our core mandate, in line with the vision of Governor Monday Okpebholo and Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, is to restore Edo State’s prominence in sports at both national and international levels,” Enabulele emphasised.
The 2025 National Sports Festival is scheduled for Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 16 to May 30.
