ARISE Agenda: Commissioner Assures of more Sporting Programmes

ARISE Agenda: Commissioner Assures of more Sporting Programmes

…Commends Organisers of Independence Fitness Festival

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has assured that Governor Umo Eno will continue to support the growth of Sports in the State with quality programmes and activities that will enhance more talents.

Speaking on Saturday at the Season 5:0 of the Independence Fitness Festival held in Uyo , Elder Paul Bassey said his Ministry will continue to partner programmes that will identify the best talents and enhance sports development in line with the templates of the focal points of the ARISE Agenda.

He commended the organisers of the Independence Fitness Festival Season 5:0 emphasizing the importance of healthy living, exercises and being fit as key to good health.

“” I’m very impressed with the turnout at this event. Governor Umo Eno is committed to sports development in Akwa Ibom State and the Ministry of Sports will ensure that we have regular events that will discover more talents and win more laurels “, Elder Paul Bassey said.

” Today’s event is historic. The best of it’s kind and further adds in the growth of Sports Tourism for Akwa Ibom State. We must be intentional about a healthy lifestyle, being fit and regular exercises and I commend the organisers for their consistency over the years in driving this vision. This is a movement and I want to assure that the Akwa Ibom State Government will continue to support the growth of significant programmes as this””, he added.

The Akwa Ibom Fitness Festival, convened by Coach Saviour Archibong “Apostle ‘ attracts thousands of fitness lovers every first week in October to gather in Uyo partaking in various programmes in promoting healthy living and lifestyle.

Other attractions at the event which took place at the Flairmore Event Centre were medical checks for high blood pressure, sugar level checks, diabetes amongst others.

It attracted dignitaries from all walks of life with major sponsors.