As part of efforts to boost workers’ productivity level through institutionalized reward system and motivation, the management of the Edo State Sports Commission, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has honoured coach
Williams Ikponmwosa Omoroghomwan, With best staff award with cash prize attached.
The weightlifting head coach emerged as the Commission’s Best Staff for the month of January
ahead of Kickboxing head coach John Osamwonyi,following the recent exploit of Favour Cornelius who won three gold medals in weightlifting at the Africa Youth Games in Angola.
The January Best Staff Award was presented to coach Williams Ikponmwosa Omoroghomwan with cash prize after a brief citation highlighting his achievements during a ceremony, at the Commission’s Media Centre,. The award ceremony was attended by top management staff, Directors, and Coaches.
In a remark, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. A. P. Amenze, explained that the initiative was introduced by the Head of Service of the state to recognise hardworking, dedicated, and result-oriented workers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state.
According to her, the award is aimed at motivating staff to improve performance while encouraging others to raise the standard of their service delivery.
She commended the Executive Chairman for his strong support for the initiative, noting that Hon. Enabulele firmly believes in hard work, excellence, and merit-based rewards.
“The award is intended to motivate employees to perform better and to encourage others to improve their service. It is an opportunity for staff to work harder and achieve even better results in the future,” she added.
Mr. Omoroghomwan is a highly accomplished coach with several professional qualifications, including a Basic Coaching Certificate, a Certificate of Education, and an International Weightlifting Coaching Certification. He joined the Edo State Sports Council in February 2011 and has steadily risen through the ranks to his current position as Assistant Chief Coach, Weightlifting.
He has recorded remarkable achievements, winning numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals for Edo State at national and international competitions, including the 22nd National Sports Festival, 9th Niger Delta Sports Festival, and the African Weightlifting Championship. His athletes have also represented Nigeria with distinction at the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
While presenting the award, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele praised Mr. Omoroghomwan’s dedication, professionalism, and result-oriented approach to coaching, describing the honour as a well-deserved recognition of years of hard work and commitment.
The award recipient coach Omoroghomwan expressed surprise and deep appreciation for the recognition, thanking the Commission’s management for the honour. He said that the reward is a motivation for him to do more. He reaffirmed his commitment to duty.
