Akpabio assures Weightlifting of support

Gov GodswillAkpabio yesterday declared open the Uyo 2013 National weightlifting championship with a pledge to coninue supporting the game.
The governor who was represented by the permanent secretary in charge of sports Dr Mrs Ime Umodioh said he is impressed with the performance of the country in weightlifting assuring that he throws his weight behind the game to sustain the country,s excellent showing.

Mariam Usman of Nigeria competes in the women’s +75kg group A weightlifting event at the Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

Akpabio noted that Akwa Ibom has produced great lifters for the country.