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Women’s Sports in Nigeria need more support to Thrive — Sabina Chikere

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye   The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has called for increased support and investment in women’s sports to enable girls in Nigeria to thrive and bring more glory to the nation. Mrs. Chikere made this appeal on Saturday during an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG’s Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, as part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child. She emphasized the importance of empowering the girl child, noting that women play a vital role in the progress of every society and possess the potential to elevate Nigeria’s standing through sports. “We are celebrating the girl child and acknowledging their achievements. I am very excited because, in no distant time, we will see more women making their mark in the sporting sector and bringing honour to Nigeria,” she said. As the Special Guest of Honour at the Cricke...