Gov Lalong pledges to promote Polo tournament in Plateau

By Israel Joel

Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong  yesterday  said his  adminstration is  determined to consolidate on promoting sports in the state including Polo .

He made this known while speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2020 Jos Polo tournament .

Lalong  said we would  continue supporting sporting events particularly polo which has a long and rich tradition in Plateau State.

Lalong  said drawing from the experiences of this tournament, let us all go back and prepare to stage a more robust event at the end of the year. We in the Jos Polo Club will ensure that we prepare vigorously to contend and emerge victorious.”

  He also directed relevant officials to embark on more sensitization and engagement as well as stricter enforcement of the COVID 19 protocols.

In his words “Those who fail to comply will no longer be spared. “

” The sponsorship by NASCO Group of Companies and other corporate bodies has steadily enhanced the quality of the annual tournament and also created more awareness on the game of polo in Nigeria and Plateau State.”

“Considering the realities of COVID-19 and the impact of the Economic Recession, my administration is more than ever determined to maximize all the advantages that sports provide for business opportunities.”

” As patron of the Jos Polo Club, I re-assure you that we will develop the facilities for the game of polo in Plateau State and also encourage grass-roots participation particularly among the younger generation.”

” As we manage to overcome COVID-19, we shall work hard to ensure more international participation during the next edition of the tournament.”

He appealed to citizens to continue to observe all COVID-19 protocols as the second wave of the pandemic is with us with higher rates of infection and causalities.

” We have to take personal responsibility for our health and the health of others .