Naija wey dey shine for sports matter, Lagos State Sports Commission no wan carry last oh! Dem don involve British Cycling for collaboration wey go help boost cycling culture for the area.
The delegation from British Cycling, led by their Sport and Participation Director, Amy Gardner, don waka come Lagos to yarn about better ways wey dem fit work together. Dem sharp sharp discuss how to transfer knowledge and improve skills, so Lagos fit dey among top cycling hubs for Africa.
Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, no dey dull. E talk say this partnership na smart move wey go align with dem bigger plan for sports development. E call am “powerful tool for diplomacy and development.” Wetin e mean be say, sports no be only for competition, e fit carry people together, promote peace, and create job opportunities.
Fatodu come drop serious gist about how the Lagos government, led by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, dey support this kind global partnership. E talk say the environment wey dem create go make am easy for Lagos to connect with international bodies wey sabi sports matter well well.
Amy Gardner, the British Cycling boss, no carry body come fall hand. She gree say dem dey impressed with the ambition of the Lagos Sports Commission. According to am, this partnership go provide chance for skill transfer and support participation for cycling, which go dey beneficial in the long run.
As both sides gree to formalise the arrangement, dem dey plan to set up exchange programmes, technical workshops, and other initiatives wey go push sports development for Lagos to better level. Na serious talk dem dey talk here oh, as dis one fit change the game for young cyclists and athletes wey dey hustle for the state!
On top this matter, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) don also align with LSSC to boost youth empowerment through sports. Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, the chairman, no wan hear say e dey slack. Dem don hold meetings wey go make sure say young people for that area fit get all the support dem need to shine.
The council dey plan to provide better sports facilities for primary schools and organise annual sports meet to encourage competition among young ones. Aroyewun and im team go make sure say dem support local talents make dem no loss among big leagues.
With all these strong moves, no doubt say Lagos go dey on top as one of the best places for sports development. E be like say e go become the new hub for cycling, and e go better for sports overall.
My people, we go dey follow this gist as e dey hot. Make sure say you dey check back for more updates on how Lagos dey push sports forward, one pedal at a time!
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