Governor Babatunde Fashola
Lagos
State governor Babatunde Fashola says the enormous challenge faced by
government in providing basic amenities for the citizens have prevented
it from total funding of sports.
The governor stated this at the maiden
town hall meeting on sports development organised by the Lagos State
Sports Endowment Fund on Tuesday. The event was held as part of efforts
to raise funds for sports development in the state.
The governor, who was represented by
the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Wahid Oshodi, said, “The state
government cannot fund sports alone because our budget will not allow us
to.
“That is why LSSEF is a public-private
initiative. We are all stakeholders in this endeavour and I would like
to encourage every one of us to contribute more for sports in Lagos
State. The responsibility of developing sports infrastructure does not
lie with government alone.”
He added, “Building sports in our state
will give the youths the opportunity to engage with inspiring adult
figures in a safe environment. It will guide the youths in the best path
for their futures.”
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