Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been named a Sports Ambassador for Ogun State by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Joshua was welcomed by the governor on Monday at the Government House in Abeokuta.
The Governor posted on his X account to confirm the appointment.
“We were delighted to present him with a letter appointing him as a Sports Ambassador for Ogun State as a gesture of our collective pride and recognition of his contributions to sports,” he wrote.
“Together, we look forward to Anthony Joshua achieving even greater victories and continuing to be a beacon of inspiration for Ogun State and beyond.” This appointment demonstrates our dedication to honoring greatness and assisting those who bring dignity and pride to our state.
According to Abiodun, Joshua’s “remarkable achievements in the world of boxing” continue to inspire people all around the world.
Millions of people, especially those in Ogun State, are still motivated by Anthony Joshua’s incredible accomplishments in the boxing world.
During the special courtesy visit, the boxer was joined by some of his family members. His commitment, self-control, and greatness are examples of the ideals that the state upholds.
The connection we have as a people and our shared pride in the achievements that come out of Ogun State are demonstrated by this visit.
“We are still dedicated to fostering excellence in all areas of life and assisting our gifted individuals.”In addition to the fact that you will be officially confirmed as our sports ambassador today, I would like to publicly ask that you return to light the Gateway Sports Festival torch. You will be the one doing so.
“We are going to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring, and that boxing ring will be in a stadium here in Abeokuta to ensure that you come home more frequently,” I said. In addition to naming you our official sports ambassador, we have also agreed to offer you a brand-new home in Sagamu.
In order to organize a boxing championship in the state, the Governor requested Anthony Joshua to collaborate with the state Commissioner for Sports Development and the Director General of the National Sports Commission to discover methods to support the state in the area of sports development.
“We want to beg you to find ways to help us back home as well,” he said. You were describing how you will participate and what you can do to mentor, and we think that tournaments should be organized before the sports festival.
“We let you collaborate with the Commissioner for Sports Development and our Director General of the National Sports Commission to determine how we can guarantee that your boxing arena hosts events leading up to the sports festival.
“We are proud to have won the bid for this year’s National Sports Festival. Due to technological difficulties, the festival has been rescheduled from January until some time in May.
We are investing a lot of money in renovating, rebuilding, and renovating our athletic facilities in anticipation of the sports festival. Sports, as you are aware, are a worldwide language that unites people from all over the world.
The state is very pleased of Anthony Joshua’s accomplishments on the international scene, Prince Abiodun continued, adding that his administration will do everything in its power to help him further his career.
“There are a lot of young men in Ogun State who want to be athletes, and your return home will serve as an inspiration and source of motivation for them.”
I would want to congratulate you on your accomplishments in such a short period of time. Your life and work have been condensed into a short tale.
“Be certain that we would be more than pleased to assist you in continuing to gain additional accolades for Nigeria, the state, your family, and yourself. “We are going to support your career in every way we can, and we watch your career grow,” he stated.
Anthony Joshua stated earlier in his speech that he would try to showcase Ogun State’s many abilities to the rest of the globe.