Cross River Government Clears N2m Medical Bill For Ex-Olympian Ironbar, Names Him Coach

The Cross River State Government has announced that it has invested more than N10 million in the medical rehabilitation of former Olympian Etim Ironbar, who was taken off the streets of Lagos two months ago, where he was living as a squatter and doing menial jobs to sustain himself…CONTINUE READING

Furthermore, the state government has appointed Ironbar as the coach of the state weightlifting team. The appointment, effective from October 1, 2023, was presented to Ironbar by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, on Monday.

Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports Development, confirmed these developments in her office and mentioned that the former Olympian’s appointment came shortly after the state governor covered his approximately two million naira medical expenses to stabilize and restore Ironbar’s health.

Ironbar expressed his delight regarding the appointment and the medical rehabilitation, offering prayers for the governor and his cabinet members’ well-being for recognizing his worth.

The ex-Olympian also pledged to contribute to the state with his extensive expertise in the sports sector.