Others • Created October 30, 2011 05:00

Gawuna eyes YSFON presidency

While declaring his intention, the football administrator said the need to reposition the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) in the development of sports in the country is the major incentive for his candidacy in the election slated for December in Abuja. Expressing his concern to lead the body towards a positive change, Gawuna  noted […]

Gawuna eyes YSFON presidency
Gawuna eyes YSFON presidency

While declaring his intention, the football administrator said the need to reposition the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) in the development of sports in the country is the major incentive for his candidacy in the election slated for December in Abuja.

Expressing his concern to lead the body towards a positive change, Gawuna  noted that the contribution of the past leadership was commendable, hence if elected he will do his best not only to work to improve on their achievements but ensure the repositioning of the body in the scheme of things.

He said if elected to lead the body, he would decentralize the operations of YSFON as well as operate open door policy that would bring about the necessary transformation.

According to him, one area that needs to be focused on is the construction of a permanent site for YSFON academy, which is presently operating from a temporary site in Calabar in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy.

“We need sports pillars as we had in the days of late chief MKO Abiola, late Abidoye and of recent  late Ojulari, who not only used their financial power to support YSFON’s development efforts, but also committed their time and energy for the youths to have a better tomorrow”.

The aspirant stressed the need for support to be given to talented youths who lack the means to develop their God given talent and also ensure that through the award of scholarships, such youths are encouraged to pursue their education within and outside the country.

Gawuna said he will also ensure strong and meaningful partnership with all relevant sporting bodies in the country as well as attract credible marketers to the organisation’s programme.


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