By Ayodele Oni
Ondo state commissioner for youths and sports development, Henry Omoyofunmi and the newly appointed General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, Mrs Evelyn Lebi, have appealed to aggrieved coaches and athletes to embrace peace, unity and dialogue in the collective interest of sports development in the state.
They made the appeal following a protest by some sports union leaders, athletes and stakeholders over the appointment of Lebi, which resulted in the temporary closure of the main gate of the sports complex in Akure on Tuesday.
The new General Manager, who spoke in Akure, urged coaches and athletes to see her as one of their own, stressing that she has spent over a decade serving meritoriously within the Ondo State Sports Council and remains deeply committed to its progress.
“I understand the concerns being expressed, but I appeal for calm and cooperation. Sports can only grow in an atmosphere of unity. I am ready to work with everyone for the advancement of sports in Ondo State,” she said.
Mrs Lebi assured stakeholders of her readiness to prioritise athletes’ welfare and work closely with dedicated coaches to revive sporting activities across the state, noting that her leadership style would be inclusive, collaborative and focused on sustainable development.
A seasoned sports administrator and former national athlete, Mrs Lebi hails from Ondo West Local Government Area.
Mrs Evelyn Lebi succeeds Mr Sunday Fagite, who recently retired from the civil service.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Henry Omoyofunmi, has also met with the management of the Ondo State Sports Council to brief them on recent developments and urged staff to cooperate fully with the new General Manager.
Describing her as a qualified and seasoned sports administrator, the commissioner expressed confidence in her ability to reposition sports in the state.
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