All Stars Football Club,Abeokuta have congratulated Governor Dapo Abiodun and his entire cabinet, especially the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka for a successful hosting of the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Ogun 2024 Gateway Games
The All Stars Abeokuta's President,Alh. Lawal Waheed in a statement on Sunday, lauded the colourful opening ceremony, quality of facilities provided and seamless transition of activities at various events venues across the state
"We felicitate with the Government and people of our Dear State for the immense feat of hosting a successful Games;from the colourful opening ceremony,to the top notch facilities and the seamless transition of programmes all through, we should all be proud of the achievement", he stated
Alh. Lawal also congratulated Athletes, Officials and the Government of Ogun State for the record finish of the State contingents on 2nd position on the final medals' table.
Since the beginning of the Festival, Ogun State according to him, has never finished as high on the table,the highest until the just concluded sports festival was the 3rd place finish in 2006 when the State also hosted the games for the first time
The All Stars President also appreciated the Governor for listening to the yearnings of the people of Abeokuta, by bringing the finals of the football matches of the Men and Women's categories to the MKO Abiola Sports Arena
He expressed the club's excitement when the governor acknowledged the euphoria brought upon by the full capacity at the Sports Arena
Similarly, Alh. Lawal also praised the egalitarian leadership brought to the fore by the ebullient Director General of the National Sports Commission and Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Hon. Bukola Olopade, particularly the innovative Thirty-Eight's State represented by the Invited Junior Athletes(IJA)
"Ozoo(as Olopade is fondly called) has always been known for excellent innovations and exceptional leadership,and we're not disappointed once again"
The All Stars FC Abeokuta's President concluded by saying "The hosting of this Gateway Games has set the pace for others to follow"
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