Professor Julius Ihonvbere to Chair Maiden Yucateco Sports/Ministry Boxing Award Ceremony in Lagos

The sports community is abuzz with excitement as the Majority Leader of the 10th House of Representatives, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, is set to be the Chairman of the occasion at the Maiden Yucateco Sports/Ministry Boxing Award in Lagos on Friday, April 19th.

Professor Ihonvbere, a distinguished political science scholar known for his generosity and commitment to education, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the crucial role of sports in empowering the youth. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Nigerian sportsmen and women who have brought honor to the nation.

The esteemed professor commended the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, for his dedication to Nigerian sports, as well as the Yucateco team for their efforts to revive boxing in the country. He eagerly anticipates meeting the awardees in Lagos and expressing his gratitude for their contributions to Nigerian boxing.

Among the notable awardees at this year’s event are Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah (Rtd), President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, late Hogan Bassy, Isaac Ikhouria, Sabo Mohammed, Anthony Konyegwachie, Lawal Lukmon Olaiwola, Edith Agu Ogoke, Joseph Mensah, Ajani Aremu, Abdullahi Masha, Samson Aransiola, and Adesanya Olusegun Ayodele.

The Maiden Sports Ministry Yucateco Boxing Award ceremony promises to be a memorable occasion, celebrating the achievements and contributions of these outstanding individuals to Nigerian boxing. The event will take place at JEVINIK Place in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, and is sure to be a night to remember for all involved in the sports community.