The 10th House of Representatives Majority Leader, Professor Julius Ihonbere, will chair the Maiden Yukateco Sports/Ministry Boxing Awards to be held in Lagos on Friday, April 19th.
The learned professor of political science, known for his charity and progress in education, said he was interested in the Ministry of Sports/Yukateco Boxing Award based on the proper role of sports in enriching the young generation.
Professor Ihonbere said: “I am very excited to be part of this great initiative. Our sport has brought honor to this country in ways that cannot be quantified, both men and women. means must be encouraged.”
“Frankly, it is very gratifying that these people who have brought honor to our country are now, after so many years, receiving the recognition they truly deserve.
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“I look forward to meeting the winners in Lagos on Friday and would like to express my gratitude to those who have served our beloved country through boxing.
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, for his vision for Nigerian sports and the Yucateco team’s commitment to the revival of Nigerian boxing.”
Winners at this year's event include the President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minima (official), the late Hogan Bassey, the first Nigerian to win a world title, former national middleweight champion Isaac Ikuhoria, Common This includes Wealth Games gold medalist Sabo. Mr. Mohammed and current Nigeria national boxing coach Anthony Konegwachie.
Others include 2011 All-African Games bronze medalist Lawal Lukmon Olayiwola, Nigerian boxing referee Muiri Ojo, who has played the most international matches, women's boxing pioneer Edith Agu Ogoke, and former national boxing coach Joseph Mensah. , Ogun State boxing pioneer Ajani Aremu and boxing referee Abdullahi. Marsha, coach Samson Aranciola and one of Nigeria's most decorated boxing judges, Adesanya Olusegun Ayodele.
The Virgin Sports Ministry Yucateco Boxing Awards Ceremony will be held this Friday at JEVINIK Place, 21 Isaac John Street, Ikeja-Gura Lagos.
