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Ogun tasked to combat cultism with sports

The Ogun state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has called on the Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka, to deploy sports as a tool in curbing cultism and other social vices in the state.

SWAN chairman, Michael Ogunsiji gave the advice when he led members of his association on a courtesy visit to the commissioner at his office in Abeokuta.

No fewer than 26 persons have been killed in various clashes between rival cult groups in the last three months in the state.

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Speaking against the backdrop of the incessant cult clashes, the SWAN chairman advised the commissioner to resuscitate the Principal’s cup, Governor’s cup and other sporting events to keep the youths engaged in productive activities.

“The youths would love to see the glamorous and glorious Principal’s Cup come back to life. Sporting events like this could be used to engage youths positively and disabuse their mind from engaging in cultism and other social vices.

“Besides, these sporting events will also serve as veritable platforms for discovery and grooming of youngsters for the state and country at large”, Ogunsiji said.

In his response, the Commissioner said by accepting to host the National Sports Festival (NSF) next year, Governor Dapo Abiodun has great plans for sports in the State.

Isiaka, therefore, disclosed that the ministry with the directive of the Governor would unveil a road map for sports development in the state in a couple of weeks.

 

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