Former
Captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo has received the
backing of Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode for his soon to
be unveiled project - The Joseph Yobo Sports Academy.
The
former captain was guest to the Governor at on Wednesday where
they discussed youths and sports development in Lagos state and in
Nigeria.
Governor
Ambode welcomed the academy of the former Eagles defender and
endorsed the project, describing it as a meaningful venture that the
state is proud to be associated with.
Joseph
Yobo in a statement released after the meeting said: "Governor
Ambode has shown commitment to empowering the citizens of Lagos and
recognises the role of sports just beyond its significant ability to
boost the economy but the ability to harness the potential and
overall development of the youths. My academy model is based on the
belief that sports excellence and academic pursuit are not mutually
exclusive. I welcome his support for my project and the people of
Lagos and Nigerians who would be beneficiaries of it."
Yobo
revealed that the academy would be situated in Lagos and will take
off this year but would be fully operational in 2019.
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