Ogun hosts maiden South-West athletics conference

As part of efforts to revitalise athletics in the region, Ogun State will host an inaugural South West conference tomorrow and Friday in Abeokuta, the state capital.

According to the organisers of the conference, the event aims to set the course for athletics development in the zone over the next four years.

Secretary of the Organising Committee, Enefiok Udo-Obong, said the two-day conference seeks to galvanise support for athletics in the region, adding that it will serve as a framework for identifying and nurturing talented players.

Key stakeholders, including regional governors, will play a crucial role in driving this initiative, he said, while revealing that Ogun State Athletics Association Chairman, Chief Abijo, has accepted to host the maiden edition.

He also said that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will be the guest of honour, alongside the governors of Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, and Osun states.

“Top coaches and athletics experts will convene to kickstart a new era in regional sports. The conference will feature diverse topics, including elite competitions, school sports engagement, athlete welfare, and governance,” he said.