The Cross River State Government says it has expended over N10 million to medically rehabilitate ex-Olympian, Etim Ironbar, two months after taking him away from Lagos Streets, where he was squatting and doing menial tasks to survive.
The state government has also appointed Ironbar as the coach of the state weightlifting team.
The appointment letter, taking effect from 1st October 2023, was presented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem to Ironbar on Monday.
Commissioner for Sports Development, Agnes Atsu confirmed the development in her office.
“The appointment of the former olympian has come shortly after the state governor spent about two million naira medical bill to stabilize and return Ironbar’s fitness”, she said.
Ironbar has expressed happiness over the appointment as well as the medical rehabilitation.
He prayed God to grant the governor and his cabinet members good health for finding him worthy.
The ex-Olympian also pledged to serve the state through his wealth of knowledge in the sports sector.
