Edo State Cricket Association under the progressive administration cum excellent leadership of Mr. Uyi Akpata ( Vice President of Nigeria Cricket Federation) has begun the construction of Turf Wickets in Edo Boys High School (The Centre for Cricket Development in the State), Ugbowo, Benin City.
The project is been handled by well trained professionals and not quacks; the persons of Mr. Yemi Amusa, Francis Ategeka and supported by local groundsmen- Owen Uhunamure and Dickson Okoeliebo.
The Association's Vice Chairman, Mr. Abraham Oviawe Esq., is fully on ground supervising the project and ably assisted by Coach Joseph Okonobo, Cyril Musa, Amb. Theophilus Adolphus Ibodeme and others.
It is worthy to note that the Turf Wickets will have Four (4) strips. While the practice net will have Two (2) strips and One (1) Astro Turf. The first of its kind by any State Association in the Country.
No doubt, the Turf wickets will be fully ready for use before the end of the year 2019.
Special Thanks to Mr. Uyi Akpata for his foresight, administrative acumen, sacrifices and humanitarian services.
Amb. Theophilus Adolphus Ibodeme,
Regional Development Officer (RDO),
South- South.
Nigeria