By Akin Bolarinwa
The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Rashida Bello, has thrown her weight behind the much anticipated GYB youth empowerment basketball tournament due to hold in Lokoja in December.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the renovated basketball court and the hosting of the GYB Youth empowerment competition schedule to hold inside the newly renovated facility at the Federal University of Technology, Lokoja, the Kogi first lady appreciated the gesture of Sam Oguche Foundation for coming back to give back to the youth.
“I appreciate the efforts of Sam Oguche and his foundation, he is making statements with the development of basketball in Kogi”
Hajia Rashida Yahaya Bello stated further that, the youth are the future of the nation hence the state is committed to supporting more initiatives like this from young people in the state.
“The Sam Oguche foundation is offering us a lot through sports and entertainment. This is in tandem with the present administration initiative and we want to appreciate him with our supports.
The founder of the foundation, Mr Samuel Oguche says the Kogi state first lady is a source of inspiration and motivation for young people across Nigeria. Oguche is thankful to Hajia Rashida Bello for making time for the commissioning of the newly basketball court in Lokoja.
The GYB Youth Empowerment Basketball Competitions is expected to kick off this December.
