The President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Dr. Soji Tayo, has donated a newly constructed table tennis hall to the Oyo State Government. The facility, located at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, was officially commissioned on Monday. The hall is equipped with four world-class tables and a quality playing floor, meeting international standards. This donation aims to provide athletes with a conducive environment to train and develop their skills.
Dr. Tayo stated that the project was driven by his desire to leave a lasting legacy for table tennis development in Oyo State. He emphasized that the facility will enable athletes to train and compete at higher levels. Tayo expressed hope that the state government will ensure proper maintenance of the hall. The NTTF boss is optimistic that the facility can produce future champions and stars capable of representing Nigeria internationally.
The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, commended Dr. Tayo for the initiative and assured him of proper maintenance. She described the gesture as a significant contribution to sports development in the state. Adegoke noted that the state government and Governor are aware of the project and appreciate Tayo's efforts. She appealed to other well-meaning Nigerians to support sports development in Oyo State.
The General Manager of Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Olabisi Adegoke, expressed appreciation to Dr. Tayo for the facility and urged athletes to use it for its intended purpose. She charged coaches to provide quality training to athletes, stressing that proper utilisation of the facility would help achieve its objectives. The facility is expected to remain in good condition for several years.
Dr. Tayo mentioned that the project had been in the works for some time before becoming a reality. He expressed hope that the hall will be a platform for discovering new talents, citing examples of notable athletes like Aruna Quadri and Chief Waidi Ekun. The commissioning ceremony marked a significant milestone in the development of table tennis in Oyo State.
The new table tennis hall is expected to boost the performance of Oyo State athletes at national and international levels. The facility will provide a platform for athletes to exhibit their talents and compete at higher levels. The Oyo State Government has assured Dr. Tayo that the facility will be properly maintained.
The donation of the table tennis hall is a significant contribution to sports development in Oyo State. Dr. Tayo's initiative is expected to inspire other well-meaning Nigerians to support sports development in the state. The facility will serve as a legacy for the development of table tennis in Oyo State.
Key points
- Dr. Soji Tayo donates a multi-million-naira table tennis hall to the Oyo State Government to boost sports development.
- The facility is equipped with four world-class tables and a quality playing floor, meeting international standards.
- The hall is expected to produce future champions and stars capable of representing Nigeria on the international stage.
