The newly established Kogi State Athletes Forum has constituted its executive council to coordinate its activities, strengthen its leadership structure and promote the development of sports across the state.
The constitution of the executives is aimed at providing effective leadership, ensuring proper coordination and giving the forum a clear direction as it embarks on initiatives to advance the interests of athletes in Kogi State.
Speaking at a brief ceremony held at Crest, Lokoja, the President of the forum, Yusuf Salihu Yakubu Obaraze, said the formation of the executive council had become necessary to provide purposeful leadership and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Obaraze explained that, with the forum’s growing list of activities, it was important to assign responsibilities to individuals who would drive its programmes, monitor its operations and ensure the achievement of its objectives.
He expressed confidence that the newly constituted executive council would work collectively to promote unity among athletes, protect their interests and contribute meaningfully to sports development in Kogi State.
The newly inaugurated executives and their respective positions are as follows:
- Yusuf Salihu Yakubu Obaraze – President
- Suleiman Olayiwola – Secretary
- Aro Adebayo Tobi – Director of Sports/Technical Director
- Yussuf Adinoyi – Treasurer
- Celestina Ekele Edoka – Financial Secretary
- Abdulhameed Raji – Organising Secretary
- Ibrahim Alhassan Muhammed – Assistant Organiser
- Godwin Wambebe – Public Relations Officer (PRO)
- Onimisi Victor – Assistant Public Relations Officer
- Yakubu Ibrahim – Provost/Chief Marshal
- Emmanuel Jnr – Athletes’ Representative
The Kogi State Athletes Forum is expected to serve as a platform for promoting athletes’ welfare, fostering unity among sportsmen and women, and contributing to the overall growth of sports in the state.
With the constitution of its executive council, the forum is poised to commence a more coordinated approach to its activities and pursue its objectives of promoting sports excellence across Kogi State.