AKWA IBOM: SPORTS ACADEMY CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES SOON
By Imoh Essien (Uyo)
Akwa Ibom government has concluded arrangements to construct a state-of-the-art Sports Academy in the state.
The academy is aimed at boosting sports development in the grassroots.
The state's Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the groundbreaking of the project, which has been approved by Governor Umo Eno's administration, promises to provide a world-class platform for nurturing and growing sports talent across the state.
According to the Commissioner, the academy will feature modern training facilities for various sports disciplines, designed to enhance the performance and competitiveness of Akwa Ibom athletes.
The State's Sports helmsman explained that development is expected to take sports in the state to the next level, providing young athletes with the necessary infrastructure and support to excel in their chosen sports.
He added that the State Government's commitment to sports development is evident in its approval of the project, which is set to become a landmark facility in the state's sports landscape.
Hon. Paul Bassey posited that further details on the project's scope, timeline, and expected outcomes would be revealed as the construction commencement date draws near.
The State Commissioner of Sports equally announced the commencement of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, which is planned to take place in September 2025.
He urged the supervisors to prepare athletes from their local governments, as they will be the ones competing in 27 different sports events during the festival, adding that memos will be sent out soon to help guide local governments through their preparations.
