Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to provide a level playing ground for private sector partnership in the development of the sports ecosystem of the state. Otu disclosed the administration’s preparedness when he received a team of investors in his office, seeking a partnership with the state for the development of the sports housing facility at the U. J.
Esuene Sports Complex to a global standard. The Governor pointed out that sports, all over the world, have developed from being a mere leisure activity to a money-spinning venture, hinting that Cross River state is following in this same direction. Read also: IFC chief visits Nigeria to boost private sector growth “The dynamics of time and cost content have made it crucial for the private sector to join and partner in the financing for sports to thrive and meet global standards”.
“The football and other sports we enjoy today take a lot of investment to make it happen. As a state, sport is very important to us. We need to open our doors to mutually beneficial private sector partnerships to take our sports sector forward”, he asserted.
Governor Otu said the cheering development of modernizing the facility which houses athletes and officials during sporting events has also made the renovation of the sports stadium a necessity. “We will be looking for an investor to partner with the Cross River State Government to turn the stadium into a very beautiful sporting f.