Inspectors visit venue for Nkoyo Ibori Meet

In readiness for the forthcoming Nkoyo Ibori National Under 20 Athletics Champonships billed for the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, officials of the Nigeria Athletics Federation, AFN have been drafted to the state to ensure that all is that ends well. Sequel to this, an inspection team comprising, Sunday Bada who now is the head of the technical arm of the  federation and another Sunday Obot, an assistant Secretary of the federation have since left to inspect the venue.
 
nigeriasports.com gathered that the team had to leave Lagos for Calabar today, inview of the fact that, the Delta State First Lady, Mrs Nkoyo Ibori is expected to be at the venue also.
 
According to Harrison Ocholor, Personal Assistant on Sports to Mrs Ibori, we want to ensure that we all set for this edition, which is the 6th in the series.  Besides, the Cross River State government had awarded the contract for the total refurbishing of the stadium where the event has been slated to hold.
 
Both the AFN technical inspection visit and that of the First Lady are meant to ensure that, the officials responsible for the accomplishment of the project, do so before the event takes off the bloc as scheduled.
 
We on our part, would ensure that we try to sustain pressure on the the appropriate departments so that we would not be made to bear the cost of doing what the government of the stated had directed earlier.
 
The Nkoyo Ibori athletics showcase, is meant for Nigerian boys and girls under the age of 20.  The events include; 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, long jump, 1\100m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 4/100m hurdles, 4/400m hurdles,
 
Meanwhile, more entries are still being expected from States by the organizers. Ocholor told nigeriasports.com also that, individuals and both private and public concerns would be appreciated for their contributions in kind and cash to the Meet.

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