The Edo State Sports Commission has received Hon. Gold Atafo as its new Executive Director representing Edo North on the Commission’s board.
Atafo assumed duty as a replacement for Hon. Frank Ilaboya and was received on Monday by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. This is following the appointment of his predecessor, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, as Special Adviser on Grassroots Sports Development to Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Immediately after the reception, Atafo toured the Commission’s offices and sporting facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City to familiarise himself with its operations and infrastructure.
Hon. Atafo Oise Gold attended the University of Benin with a degree in Microbiology and is now an entrepreneur and the CEO of Goldenfloranc Ventures. He is a man with business interests in real estate, estate agency, and general merchandise. He also has experience in political communication, media management, and grassroots mobilisation.
Atafo, who hails from Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, served as Press Secretary and Social Media Director, Owan West APC Presidential Campaign Council (2023), and was also Youth Leader, Asiwaju Youth Empowerment Initiative, Edo State Chapter (2023).
His appointment is expected to strengthen the Commission’s efforts to develop sports, particularly at the grassroots level, across Edo North and the state at large.
