The Edo state deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa has expressed optimism that his immediate past predecessor in office, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu will excel in his new role of Director General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS).
In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor expressed this optimism during the Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the appointment at St. Paul Catholic Church in Benin on Sunday.
Idahosa, who appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the appointment, said Shaibu will bring to bear on the new job his experience as an astute sports administrator.
“We are indeed grateful for what God has done. We will continue to thank God on his behalf, because, he has served our state.
“Now, God has given him the opportunity to serve the nation. We will continue to pray for him for a successful tenure,” he stated.
The former deputy governor appreciated Idahosa for according him the honour with his physical attendance at the Thanksgiving Mass.
He assured the state of his readiness to effectively be a good ambassador effectively by working to reposition of the NIS in line with the renwew hope agenda of the President.
“I will try my best to bring the institute back to life. I will ensure that the reason for setting up the NIS is achieved,” he stated.
Earlier, the Edo deputy governor was at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, in Benin to honour a thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the birthday of the Deputy Speaker of the state assembly, Rt. Hon. Osamwonyi Atu.
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