ASABA/Nigeria: Mr. Jim Ovia former Chairman and Managing Director of Zenith Bank PLC will be the chairman at the fund-raising event and would be supported by captains of industries, bankers, diplomats and other VVIPS.
According to a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, Head of Media and Publicity, the fund-raising event will start at 7pm.
Bukola Olopade, the Project Consultant for CAA Asaba 2018 commended all the sponsors that have already signed on for the African Championships while urging others to follow suit because of the positive impacts of sports on the society and general development.
Meanwhile, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa also visited the Stephen Keshi Stadium on today Wednesday to see the finishing touches being put in place at the edifice.
The Governor stated that he was very impressed with what he saw as there have been serious improvements compared to the last time when he came for his routine inspection exercise.
Governor Okowa who was accompanied by members of his cabinet said that he was very sure that in six days time, work would have been completed fully and ready for use for the test championships fixed for July 18.
While applauding all the workers and the LOC members for a job well done, the governor cleared the air that his frequent inspection of the stadium was not because he does not trust the capabilities of those in charge but that it was a demonstration of how he was personally committed to the project.
In his remark, the LOC Chairman, Solomon Ogba, thanked the governor for his unflinching support and dedication which he said had helped made the Stephen Keshi stadium a reality and the African Senior Athletics Championship one which the continent was eagerly waiting for
The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Tony Okowa, AFN President Ibrahim Gusau among others were all on hand to receive the governor.
