Basketball: Peter Obi Reacts To D’Tigers Withdrawal From FIBA 2025 Qualifier Over Lack Of Fund
LAGOS FEBRUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in 2023 Presidential election and former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has reacted to the report of the withdrawal of Nigeria’s senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Afrobasket 2025 Qualifiers due to lack of funds.
Obi who made the reaction in his X Platform ( former Twitter) lamented that it is unfortunately that such distressing reports can be emanating from our country at this time when presently many countries are investing in sports as a means of gainful employment for their youths, a source of revenue for their government and foreign exchange repatriation into their countries from those who are playing overseas. He advised that Nigeria should be striving for a similar situation hence ports has become one of the productive sectors of economic development and growth of nations.
“It therefore remains an integral part of moving the nation from consumption to production. Instead of sponsoring political thugs who contribute to the breakdown of law and order in society, such funds should be channeled toward helping our youths discover and nourish theirsporting skills.
“ In a very diverse nation like Nigeria, where sports has not only remained a critical part of our unity but is also a huge source of youth empowerment, investment in sports remains critical. Therefore, attention should be paid to the needs of all sporting endeavours.
“ I urge the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry Of Youth And Sports Development, and other relevant agencies to expedite actions and urgently resolve this issue to enable our national basketball team, D’Tigers, to participate in the competition and be motivated to bring us victory. –PO”
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on Feb 25 2024. Filed under National, Sports.
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