Diri Seeks Private Sector Sponsorship Of Sports

• Diri noted that for sporting activities to thrive in Nigeria, the private sector must participate in its development.

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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged multinational oil companies and corporate organisations to take over the sponsorship of sports as government ownership of teams was no longer fashionable.

The governor made the call on Friday in Yenagoa, when the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Daniel Igali presented the official kits of Bayelsa United Football Club (FC) to him.

“Sports is no longer fashionable with government. It is now private sector driven. This is the only way we can grow sports across Nigeria,’’ he said.

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The governor enjoined multinational companies not to only tap the oil resources in the state and invest in foreign clubs, but to redirect same to the youth through sports.

He urged private firms to harness the potential of talented youths in the state through sports.

“We must allow the private sector to participate in sports development.

“Let me again make a clarion call on private sector companies and individuals to come on board and copy from this youthful company.