Nigeria: Oshiomhole Splashes N41 Million On Edo Athletes, Appoints Itemuagbor Adviser Without Pay

24 January 2013

EDO State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has splashed N41 million cash reward on the state athletes to the 2012 National Sports Festival, which held in Lagos, condemning the win-at-all-cost attitude of some states, saying it does not augur well for the sports development of the country.

The Governor who held a reception for the athletes at the Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Tuesday, announced a cash reward of N1m, N300,000 and N200,000 respectively for each Gold, Silver and Bronze medals won at the festival.

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