Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Nigerian basketball star, Merit Atebe-Innocent, for making Nigeria and Africa proud.
The governor hailed her inclusion in the Africa team at the second edition of the NBA Global Basketball Championship in Florida, U.S.
Okowa’s commendation was conveyed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olise Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba.
He noted that the 13-year-old Atebe-Innocent, who hails from Oyede in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta was among the Africans that participated in the junior world tournament between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12.
He said although they lost at the semi finals to the Latin America side we commend her for making Nigeria and Africa proud.
He said that the state government would continue to support the youth to excel in sports in order to curb crime in the society.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate an illustrious…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
