Seyi Akanni
As the globe still suffering from the outbreak of the pandemic virus #COVID-19 and the end not in sight yet, it is believed that upon resumption of sporting and other activities, there would be days of rigorous training for all state of Osun athletes.
The commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Hon. Yemi Lawal made this known today on air while briefing the public about the activities of the ministry before and during the compulsory stay-home, stay-safe order.
"The outbreak of corona virus made us to ban every sporting activities in the state right from the primary school to university. Even the state owned teams and other athletes were asked to proceed on break because, only able bodied can do sports as football or sports generally is a game of contact.
"We will start our activities from where we stopped very soon. The state governor is working towards making every youth in the state to be self relied and we have designed various benefiting programs that will make youths in this state economically engaged and useful." He stated.
Following the latest release from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, state of Osun is still battling with 20 confirmed cases of the deadly virus. Lagos State has registered 115 confirmed cases while Abuja recorded 45 confirmed cases. The state governor has since ordered the total lock down in the state for two weeks in an attempt to curb the menace.
"We will work on the fitness level of our athletes upon resumption, though we advised them to stay fit and do some personal training while at home. As soon as this season of shutdown is over, we shall unfold numerous and gainful programs meant for the youths since delay is not denial." The young and energetic commissioner concluded.
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