Cross River Assembly Prays Governor Otu To Intervene In Olympic Gold Medalist’s Pathetic Situation

In Breaking News, Politics, Sports

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent

The Cross River State House of Assembly has prayed the State Government to wade into the situation of the 1990s Olympic gold medalist – Mr. Bassey Effiom pathetic situation.

Bassey, who hails from Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the State won a gold medal in weight lifting during the 1991 Olympics is said to have become a destitute in the streets of Lagos.

Cross River Assembly in a plenary held on Tuesday 29 August, 2023 in a matter of urgent public interest laid before the House by the member representing Abi State Constituency, Hon. Davis Etta noted that the gold medalist who once gave Cross Riverians joy is now aged and roaming the cold streets.

“That the Cross River State Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian and Social Welfare as a matter of urgency constitute a team charged with the relocation and rehabilitation of Mr. Bassey Effiom Ironbar.

“That the Minister of Sport Development be communicated in this regard that he may provide palliative measures to ameliorate the condition of Mr. Bassey Effiom.”

The House Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem said “Mr. Bassey is almost bedridden, probably from the weight lifting,” assuring the House will go in search of him.

The Lawmakers urged Sen. Prince Bassey Otu to intervene and his government should not wait for him to die before rendering support to nurse him back to good health.

You may also read!

Jarigbe, Sandy, Akpanke Felicitates With PDP Chairman Venatius As He Clocks 59

By Patrick Obia Former governorship candidate in the 2023 guber election in Cross River State, Senator Sandy Onor; Senator

Read More...

VIDEO: Sport Minister, Owan-Enoh In Spain For World Football Summit, Fibes

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Honorable Minister of Sport Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh is currently participating in the World Football

Read More...

Family Of 6 Die In Road Accident In Cross River

By Frank Ulom, Converseer An entire family of six is said to have been wiped out from the face

Read More...

Leave a reply:

Your email address will not be published.

Mobile Sliding Menu

Share this now