2018 CAA Asaba: Jim Ovia To Chair Fund-raising Event

By Admin The Delta State government and the Local Organizing Committee’s intention to drive the CAA Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Champions as a private sector championship will get more flesh today as a fund-raising dinner will be held at the Grand Hotel Asaba. The former Chairman and Managing Director of Zenith Bank PLC, Mr. Jim Ovia 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 for the championship, the fund-raising event will start at 7.pm. The Project Consultant for CAA Asaba 2018, Bukola Olopade 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, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa also visited the Stephen Keshi Stadium yesterday, July 11 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. Gov. Okowa who was accompanied by all his cabinet for the yesterday’s visit said he was very sure that by the stadium will be fully ready by the 17th and ready for use for the test championships fixed for July 18.