At the event held at the polo club in Jos, President of the club Alh. Murtala Laushi said the event investiture of the Governor was in recognition of his enermous contribution to the development of sports in general and polo in particular.
Governor Lalong while accepting the investiture said he will continue to support the growth of the game in the State.
He assured the club that the polo club will be rehabilitated very soon as the government has made arrangements to get a permanent venue for trade fair which usually held at the polo field.
He commended Nasco Group of companies for continued sponsorship of polo game as well as many othef causes in the State.
He also performed the symbolic planting of trees to promote the campaign for afforestation.
An anniversary cake to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Nigeria was also cut at the event by the Governor and Executive Chairman of Nasco Group, (Dr) Attia Nasreddin.
