The nomination of the Deputy Governor was in recognition of his unprecedented investments and achievements in Sports Development in Edo State.
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has won the title of Best Sports Performing Deputy Governor and been nominated to receive Nigeria's Sports Governors Merit Award in 2022.
The nomination of the Deputy Governor was "in recognition of his unprecedented investments and achievements in Sports Development in Edo State," according to a statement released by the award's organizers, Nigeria Sports Philanthropists Award, Nigeria Sports Governors' Merit Award 2023, Federal Ministry of Sports & Youth Development, Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, and Society for Promotion of Sports.
The Award investiture and banquet will take place at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in FCT-Abuja on may 3rd.
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The event will be hosted and co-hosted by Mr. Sunday Dare, the Honourable Minister of Sports & Youth Development, and Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC.
While the main speaker for the investiture ceremony will be Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, Rtd., Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
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Recall that Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu was chosen as the 2020 Sun Newspapers Sports Personality of the Year by the Board of Editors and Management for his exceptional contributions to the growth of sports in Edo State. He received the prestigious award during a festive ceremony at Victoria Island's Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel.
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