Edo 2016: APGA candidate assures on revival of sports council

By Tony Ehighiale, Benin 

The Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Osaro Onaiwu has said he will reduce youth restiveness in Edo State by reviving the state’s sports council if elected. This is coming just as he promised to engage jobless youths in the state in meaningful and profitable ventures especially in the area of sports. 

Onaiwu, made the promise while addressing sports enthusiasts in Benin City, Edo State capital, saying he will establish football league across the 18 local government being a sport man who won medals for the state as a youth. 

The former Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, said his campaign slogan termed the ‘Solution’ covered how sports development will help the state earn foreign exchange. 

Onaiwu urged the youths to come out and vote APGA into office as it is the only political party that has a clear cut out ideology that is implementable.