Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah has promised that as from next year the state government would work in conjunction with some corporate bodies in ensuring that a hitch free Polo tournament is held in the State.
He made the promise while declaring closed the five-day Port Harcourt Polo tournament which ended on Sunday, January 11 Tagged Niger-Delta Polo fiesta, the five day event which paraded 20 of the country’s top rated Polo club sides ended amidst backslapping and tumultuous ovation from players and fans that really had a thrilling time while the tournament lasted.
It was while declaring the tournament closed that the architect cum, politician impressed by what he observed declared that his oil rich state in its bid to develop its sporting facilities will ensure that it solicits and gets support for a well recognised tournament within the next 12 months.
He praised Econet wireless, the main sponsors of the tournament and others that played a role in ensuring that the tournament was successful.
Governor Attah also gave kudos to the players for their high sense of discipline and maturity they displayed through out the entire period of the tournament, disclosing that that he was introduced to the game in his days in the north by some of the country’s top stars.
Published: 2004-01-20 12:30:12
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