Igali insists Bayelsa United will survive relegation battle in NPFL
The Honourable commissioner of Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr. Daniel Igali has assured Sports lovers that Bayelsa United will survive relegation battle when the current NPFL season ends.
Daniel Igali gave the assurance on Wednesday at his office when the board of Bayelsa United paid him a courtesy visit in honour of his reappointment as Commissioner by Governor Douye Diri.
The world and Olympic champion expressed joy for the opportunity given him by Governor Diri to serve while applauding the United board members for the show of solidarity.
“It’s a thing of joy to be welcome back to the sports family. On behalf of myself, family and the ministry I want to extend my deep appreciation to Bayelsa United board for this official welcome ceremony”.
“AS you know the Governor has special attention to the activities of our state owned clubs and he always ask about the happenings and current position of our clubs”.
“Of course this morning I was on a radio station that called me from Lagos and were expressing fears of Bayelsa United survival and I assured them that Bayelsa United does not have any choice but to stay up”.
“I want to thank you but while doing that I want to emphasis how important it is for our athletes to stay motivated because this is a crucial time of the season”.
