NNL: Obaseki unveils rebranded Insurance FC,commends Shaibu
The Governor of Edo state, His Excellency, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday, amidst pomp unveiled the new logo, jerseys, team bus, technical crew lead by Monday Odigie and the brand manual of Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin.
The landmark event which took place at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin-city, had in attendance the creme of the football fraternity in Nigeria led by the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick,Captains of Industries, as well as political bigwigs in Edo State.
Unveiling the rebranded corporate identity of the state-owned Football Club, the Governor, an avid Supporter of the Nigeria National league team, disclosed that the purpose was to make the club a reference point in terms of Standards and Professionalism in Nigeria and the Diaspora.
“Our role as a Government is to revive our spirit of sportsmanship. We see sports as playing a significant role in uplifting the lives of our youths and giving them hope for a better Country. This is a duty we owe the State and the Nation and trust me, we are up to the task”.
The Governor commended his Deputy Rt.hon, Com.Philip Shaibu who coordinated the event and presented power points to drive home the rebranding message.
“When we were campaining i told Edo people that the Deputy Governor will be in charge of Youths and Sports in the State,now with what we have seen today the Government did not make a mistake”.
Governor Godwin Obaseki also called on business operators in the state to support his administration in its bid to ensure that the state regains its place of pride in sports.
“We are going to be emphasising grassroots sports, especially with the design and contract to build a mini-stadium per local Government Councils having been done. We also seize the opportunity to encourage Organisations to set up Sports Arenas to get our young Men and Women active”.
Edo State Deputy Governor, Com Philip Shaibu, Heads the state Government High powered committee to revive Sports in Edo and with the unveiling of the rebranded Bendel Insurance FC,Football enthusiasts expect the team to make the State proud by gaining promotion to the elite division in the Country
