The Guild of Sports Editors and other prominent stakeholders in sports have showered praises on Edo State Governor, Monday Okphebolo, on the appointment of former Edo State Football Association chairman, Hon. Frank Ilaboya as Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilization.

The President of the Guild of Sports Editors, Tony Ubani ex- pressed joy over Ilaboya’s appoint- ment. “Ilaboya’s appointment is an honour to us.

It is well-deserved and we are elated one of us has been recognized to serve in his state. Many more good things on the way for our members,” Ubani said.

Veteran sports journalist, Ade Ojeikere, in a short message, congratulates Ilaboya on the appointment and thanked Governor Okphebolo for the fitting appointment.

The Chief Executive Officer of Hotspot International, Mr Taye Ige, in his congratulatory message, applauded the Governor for the foresight in the appointment of Ilaboya as Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Mobilization.

“This is a well-thought appointment. His Excellency, the Governor was rightly advised on the choice of Frank Ilaboya. This is putting the right pegs in the right holes,” he submitted.