Kwara Basketball Association to train 150 kids at Summer Clinic

 

About one hundred and fifty (150) kids are expected to attend the basketball summer clinic organized by the Kwara State Basketball Association.

Beginning from the 23rd to the 28th August 2021, Coaches, referees and technical officials will converge at the outdoor court of the Kwara state stadium complex, ilorin for the five days event.

According to the working committee of the state basketball association, Bolaji Lawal disclosed the clinic is meant to teach and train kids on the rudiment of the game and as well laid a foundation for grassroots development.

It added that registration  is free while certificates have also been earmarked for all participants that falls within the age bracket 9-15.

The Basketball summer clinic program will feature morning and evening session daily including music, funfare and other side attractions.

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Bolaji Lawal

Kwara State Basketball Association

'Use sports to curb insecurity - Pillar of Sports urges traditional rulers

Nigeria Pillar Of Sports Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has urged Traditional Rulers across the country to use Sports as a veritable tool to fight against the growing rate of insecurity in the Country.

Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on the Traditional ruler of Nanka kingdom in Anambra His Royal Highness Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu Ezeilo ( Obu Nanka) , Chief Ejidike said Sports remain a platform to meaningfully engage the Youths .

According to him "Nigeria today is no longer safe, simply because vast majority of our young Youths are not gainfully engaged and employed, Sports remain a veritable platform to accommodate these teeming youths" , he said.

The Pillar Of Sports added that " I feel tremendously happy that a Traditional Rulers like Igwe Nanka has shown the way by sponsoring the inaugural edition of YSFON/Igwe Nanka U-17 tournament  , I therefore urged other Traditional Rulers to emulate him and use Sports to engage the Youths in their various domain"

He assured that the office of the Nigeria Pillar Of Sports is ever ready to partner with Traditional institutions, corporate bodies and well meaning Nigerians who wish to promote Youths and Sports Development. 

Chief Ejidike was the special guest of honour at the grand finale of the Igwe Nanka football tournament at NEROS stadium in Nanka organised by YSFON in Anambra state.

Ado Odo/Ota Council boss meets MAN, seeks harmonious relationship to foster development

By Ajisafe Kayode

The Local Government Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota, Honourable Sherif Musa has reiterated his commitment to partner with the private sector in delivering quality service to his people. 

The Council Boss was a guest at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) monthly stakeholders meeting in Ota.

The meeting which was presided by Mr Chris Uzoalu had in attendance representatives of manufacturing companies in Ado-Odo/Ota, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders. 

The Chairman while giving his remark appealed to the companies within the council area to support his administration and give it the needed push to succeed.

 "We want you to trust us in finding lasting solutions to the problems in the Local Government Area, as we can not do without you," he said. 

Musa also charged the security agencies to continue to provide security for lives and properties within the area while urging both commercial and individual residents to equip their premises with fire fighting equipment.

Uzoalu who presided over the meeting commended Honourable Sherif Musa for attending the meeting and doing so with his Vice-Chairman, an act he regarded as unprecedented and a signal that the Chairman is set to do things differently.

"We don't fight the Government, rather we engage the Government," he said. 

He further highlighted some of the challenges business owners face in the local government which include bad roads, multiple taxation and harassment of companies by some so-called Council Revenue Consultants.

Kida hails support from foundations to grow Basketball in Nigeria

 

The Chairman of  the Nigeria Basketball Federation Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, has commended the efforts of the various basketball foundations for organizing different basketball programmes in the country.

Kida, who was the Guest of the FCT Football Updates virtual Personality Interview Segment applauded the Adamu Yola and Jordan Nworah Foundation for organizing clinics in various parts of the country. 

Kida said the Federation under his leadership supported such foundations by giving them enabling environment, technical and administrative support in ensuring the programs succeed.

He said that though the Federation did not come out to sponsor one in a practical way,  because of paucity of funds, but all such programmes  needed all the supports in conformity with the set standards and objectives were supported. 

Kida boasted that his efforts as the Chairman of Rivers State Basketball Association has seen the consistently winning the gold in three National Sports Festivals, "this didn't come by accident for winning gold in the both male and female events, but by having a youth programme that we encouraged. We  have a few academies and foundations that we were operating especially the AMK Foundation which is my Foundation and reputed for been the very first in  development of the game in West Africa."

Kida gives date for new Basketball Premier League

 

Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, has commended his Board at the Basketball Federation, while expressing optimism that the Nigeria Basketball Premier League will return to action in September .

Kida, who dropped the hint while answering questions as the Guest on the FCT Football Update Personality Interview Segment said they are working very hard to ensure that the League returns in September. He said that the Federation will pull its resources together to ensure the commencement of the League while establishing contacts with identified sponsors, many of whom got fatigued due to the past  unfolding events in the Federation. 

"we are very determined that we are going to have a Premier League competition this year. So I am really very happy to announce to you that  we have already written letters to the clubs, and in that light, despite the fact that we don't have a sponsor yet , we are going  to dig into personal means in terms of hosting the Premier League for this year, starting with the conference eliminations on September 7. By beginning of October,  we'll be able to conclude with the finals in Lagos. With that we'll be able to have a league champion that can represent Nigeria, in the continental FIBA Africa, tournament."

Speaking on the efforts made to improve basketball at the local level, Kida said: for the first time in the history of basketball in the country, we had a title sponsorship for the Divisions One and Two Leagues, which were religiously carried out every year. We had an initial sponsorship by Total for two years running, 2018/2019 following the achievements made by the Federation and then signed off for another five years, which is unprecedented. While noting that the Div Two could easily key into the youth programme of the Federation's Developmental programmes".

" For me, that's one of the huge achievements of the Federation  though it did not accessed the media visibility it deserves. The Federation have also conducted training for referees, table officials and games supervisors and maintained it regularly on its calendar and that has produced officials that can be relied upon without the need for officials from other countries for international tournaments. Clinics and Media seminars were also organized for our journalists on the best way to reporting the game of basketball". 

Kida insisted that in major international competitions like the Olympics and World Basketball Championship, every country appears with their best, and that there is nothing special if Nigeria attended such events with players based in diaspora "there is no mistake there, so there is nothing to correct. What  is there and I will also be very direct is that, at that level of play, what we want is for Nigeria to put its best foot forward. My quest as the NBBF president, is to look for the best Nigerians that I can find globally to represent Nigeria in the best way. 

My intention is to have the poll-up syndrome where the local based players will aspire to play above the Nigerian Premier League and play in the professional leagues in Europe and the NBA and hoping that in the next few years when we're able to develop, we would have a league within the country that would be compared with those abroad and we would retain all our athletes in the country." Kida said.

Hon. Musa Commissions Dominion Primary Health Center, Receives Clergyman

Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Executive Chairman Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) has commissioned the Dominion Primary Health Center.

The Primary Health Center which was constructed and equipped by Bells/Egushi/Igboloye/Arobieye ACDC, was chaired by Chief Sunday Abeleboja.

The Executive Chairman while commissioning the project appreciated the good gesture of the community in constructing the Primary Health Center for the use by residents in the community. 

He also lauded the council HOLGA Dr. Daniel Adesanya for his administrational support in making the project a reality. 

Honourable Musa then charged the community to make use of the Primary Health Center as the local government have taken over, and also made provision for qualified Matron and Nurses. And promise that the local government will continue with the maintenance of the facility.

In attendance was the royal guest His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba Maroof Alagbe, The Elegushi-Ota.

Meanwhile, the Ado-Odo/Ota boss also received in audience the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ado Odo Ota Local Government Chapter.

The clergymen were led to the headquarters of the Gateway of Ogun State by Senior Apostle Idowole.

Snr. Apostle Idowole, the Ogun West Coordinator, congratulated the Executive Chairman on his victory at the last polls and made the plights of CAN known during the courtesy visit. 

A delighted Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) appreciated the Christian body for their visit as he discussed extensively with CAN Ado Odo Ota Local Government as regards their request and promise to have a quarterly review of all their deliberations.

Recall Honourable Musa (SAM20) of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government elections of Ogun State that was held last month scored a total of 78,727 to be returned elected as Ado-Odo/Ota Local government boss.

Aisha Buhari Cup: Barrister Paul Edeh gives ringing endorsement of LOC

 

The President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh has strongly commended the work of the Local Organizing Committee of the upcoming 6-team African Women Championship (Aisha Buhari Cup) billed to begin on the 13th to the 21st of September 2021 in Lagos.

The legal Luminary is said he is full of confidence that the LOC, headed by NFF First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and Aisha Falode (Director Of Organisation) have all it takes to give Nigerians and Africans a fantastic tournament. 

The Chairman Of NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC gave a ringing endorsement of the Local Organizing Committee during an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, hours after the official draws of the tournament. 

"From the standpoint of organization, a high level has already been set. I would like to commend the Local Organizing Committee of the Competition," Said Edeh. 

"It is glaring from all angles that we are going to have a great tournament. At the same time, I would also point out that the tournament shouldn't be a one-off, but should come up from time to time. 

"The Chairman of the LOC and everyone involved are people who have great experience in the women's football cycle. The Chairman is a great Football Administrator, who have over the years brought a lot of innovations to Nigerian Football as Vice President of the NFF,  The Director of Organization, Aisha Falode is well known as an astute administrator with decades of experience in Women's Football and one who has turned around the fortune of the Nigeria Women Football League since she resumed office as Chairperson.

"Undoubtedly, the quality of today's draws shows that a lot of work has gone into this project and certainly more work is required to make this project a huge success. All hands must be on deck to support the LOC to achieve there goals."

The Dr Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament, otherwise known as Aisha Buhari Cup, is an African Mini-Football tournament for six women National teams namely, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, South-Africa, Morocco and Mali.

Super Eagles will win World Cup if Orji Uzor Kalu becomes Nigeria's President

Nigeria’s hope and aspirations of winning the coveted World Cup trophy will become a reality sooner than later only if former Abia State Governor and current senator representing Abia North district at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu, becomes the country’s president in 2023, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Nigeria is due to conduct a general election in 2023 to elect new leaders including the country’s president to oversee their affairs at national and regional levels.

As the election date draws closer with each passing day, Nigerian Journalists who spoke on the background of the endorsement of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria by former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida IBB said should the Abia State born sports administrator and politician decides to contest for the number one position in the country and emerges victories, Nigeria’s hope of winning the World Cup is a huge possibility.

Recall that the former Military head of state, IBB in a recent interview disclosed that given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu the needed chance and support to become the president of the country, he would transform the nation.

Speaking, IBB noted that for equity and fairness in the country, the North should support the South-East region to produce the next president adding “We have the likes of Orji Uzor Kalu who is interested in ruling the country and why not,” he said.

Reacting to the endorsement, a renowned sports journalist and TVCNEWS presenter, Akiri Miyen said that he is convinced beyond doubt that if Orji Uzor Kalu becomes Nigeria President, Super Eagles of Nigeria will win the World Cup.

“I swear if Orji Kalu becomes President, Nigeria will win the World cup. Where is the God of Nigeria?,” He Said.

Another sports journalist based in Abuja, Ebube Dike said he has no doubt about Chief Orji’s pedigree in ensuring that Nigeria wins the World Cup under him as Nigeria’s President.

“There is no doubt about his capacity and ability as a seasoned sports administrator as well as a trusted politician who have governed his state for two terms and etched his name in sports history that no current or former Governor has attained.

As the governor of Abia State, hé sponsored the state’s Football club, Enyimba International to win the CAF Champions League twice in 2003 and 2004 seasons. He was the first and only Governor to achieve that in the country.

“If you look at Enyimba, despite their relative dominance in the domestic league, it has not been translated to the continent since the Senator left office in 2007.

“Do not also forget, that there was a time he had a go at the CAF presidency. It was because of his football antecedents as well as in sports generally that he was crowned Africa’s Pillar of Sports.

“So I have no doubt about what he can do with regards to sports especially football. Winning the World Cup under him as President is a realisable dream,” he said.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was the Executive Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007 during which he reconfigured sports in general and football in particular in the state.

Under his governoship, Enyimba International Football Club became a dominant and fearsome club not just in the domestic league – Nigeria Premier League (now Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL) but that dominance was extended to African continent as the club made up of reputable players took the CAF Champions League and Super Cup by storm winning the two trophies back-to-back in 2003 and 2004, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

At the domestic league, the “People’s Governor,” as he was popularly referred by his beloved Abia people, made it possible for Enyimba to win the League on five occasions. Enyimba International FC were champions of the Nigeria league in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007. Ostensibly, the team had the greater chunk of their 8 league trophies under him.

It is undebatable, that since he left office in 2007, Enyimba have not been able to reincarnate their former self both at home and abroad.

They have only won the league three times since then in 2010, 2015 and 2019.

Since winning the CAF Champions League in the 2000s, Enyimba’s best performance at the continent post-kalu have been Semi-finals in 2008 and 2011 and Confederation Cup in 2018.

As an APC chieftain, It would be easy for the Igbos to clinch power through APC if Orji Kalu wins the presidential ticket in 2023.

Orji Kalu was born on 21st April 1960, he is representing Abia North in the Nigeria Senate. According to IBB, Nigeria “needs a President who is not above 70 who would lead us to the promised land.”

It is hoped that the Igbo political elite as well as the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC will give him the needed maximum support and encouragement to ascend the highest position in the land because beyond sports and football, the Africa’s Pillar of Sports have distinguished himself meritoriously.

And Nigeria football in particular and sports in general will breath a breath of fresh air.

Source: https://bestchoicesports.com.ng/2023-election-nigeria-will-win-world-cup-if-orji-uzor-kalu-becomes-president/ 

Retention of athletes is our top priority, say Sunday Dare

By Akin Bolarinwa

Ahead of the 2024 Olympics Games in France , honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Chief Sunday Dare says Team Nigeria athletes would be encouraged to keep representing the nation at the highest level.

The minister says there is no need for concern about the athletes allegiance and representation.

<p>"We are doing our best to support our athletes both home and abroad. The "Adopt an Athlete" program has come to stay, shall be sustained for many years to come and it would continue to serve as a veritable tool to gather necessary support for the Athletes long.

While praising Team Nigerias outing at the just concluded Tokyo Olympics games, Chief Sunday Dare stressed the need to improve the welfare package of the athletes because they deserve much more.</p>

He said the 10 year sports development plans are not negotiable because it is the panacea for total sports growth.</p>

The preparations for next Olympic games in Paris starts with the World Junior Athletics Championships holding in Nairobi, Kenya from next week.

Moshood Abiola National Stadium wears new look

 

Football action will  soon return to the main bowl of the newly renovated Moshood Abiola National Stadium , Abuja as the pitch is now lush green  and the  scoreboard functional. 

The new -look of Stadium  was made possible by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare after he made a pitch to business  mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote who agreed  to bankrol the  rehabilitation  of the stadium.

 Prior to the intervention ,  the Moshood Abiola National Stadium had  deteriorated to the extent that the pitch had become an eye sore and the scoreboard dysfunctional.

The rehabilitation is in fulfilment of  the  mandate of the Minister  to renovate  existing   infrastructure, and develop grassroot sports.  

The adopt-a-pitch initiative  has resulted in the rehabilitation  of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, National Stadium Surulere, , Lagos and the Daura Mini stadium, Katsina State.

There are plans to  rehabilitate the Chief Obafemi Awolowo Stadium,  Ibadan, Oyo State through a private,  public partnership  model.

Signed

*Media office of the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development*

Honourable Musa encourages women in Ado-Odo/Ota to vie for political office

 

Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa SAM20 has charged women in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government to vie for political positions.

The Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government boss who was ably represented by his vice, Honourable Mrs Olatunbosun Animashaun received in audience the National Council of Women Society (NCWS) led by the Ogun West Coordinator Alhaja T. A Aroboto who stated that the women body had come to congratulate the Executive Chairman and his Vice on their victory at recent Local Government polls and also intimate him on some of their programs ahead, as she outlined the objectives of the body, which is centred on gender equality in political positions.

Honourable Animashaun in her response appreciated Her Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele for her strong and determined heart to support women in taking up political positions which are in line with the objectives of NCWS. She promised the women in attendance of conveying their messages to the Executive Chairman and also pledged to support them in every aspect of their programs.

She also appreciated NCWS on behalf of the wife of the Executive Chairman as she was announced to be the next Grand Matron of the body in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, as the ceremony will be announced soon.

In a separate development, youths in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government have been tasked to take personal hygiene seriously.

Animashaun who declare open a One Day Training and Sensitize hundreds of Volunteer youths on the need to put an end to Open Defecation and Train them on HYGIENE & ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION.

The number two citizen of the gateway to Gateway State charged the youth volunteers to imbibed all the teaching on hygienic living and environmental sanitation as this will help Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government to be safe and free from environmental-related diseases.

Kogi Education Commissioner Expresses Satisfaction With Entrance Examination Conduct

 

By Stephen Adeleye

The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, has expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the 2021 Common Entrance Examination Council (CEE), held on Saturday across the state.

 

Jones made the assertion while speaking to journalists shortly after monitoring the conduct of the entrance examination at some Centres in Lokoja. 

  

The Commissioner thanked His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, for the prompt release of fund which had ensured the smooth conduct of the examination across the state.

Represented by Mr Dipo Ayenibe, the Director Exams, Admissions and Certifications of the Ministry, Jones said the government had put the necessary things in place by creating enabling environment for hitch free examination conduct.

According to him, by the ministry's statistics over 44,000 pupils of both public and private schools are sitting for the common entrance examination across the 21 local government areas of the state.

He expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise in Lokoja and across the state, saying the ministry have been receiving reports from its officials from all other LGAs of the state.  

He commended the teachers, pupils and their parents/guardians for their support and understanding in maintaining examination standards. 

Also speaking, Mr Kassim Abdulmalik, the Education Secretary, Lokoja Local Governments Education Authority, said the conduct of the exam was timely and without any form of challenges.

Abdulmalik, who doubles as Chairman, Forum of Education Secretaries, Kogi State, noted that the monitoring of the exam was decentralized at the local government level to ensure effective monitoring.

 

''The children arrived on time and exam started timely despite the rain, and where we have shortage of papers, we called the ministry and they responded immediately'', Abdulmalik said. 

Some Exam Supervisors at the Centres visited, commended the State Government and the Ministry for putting the necessary arrangements in place in ensuring a smooth and hitch free examination.

Mr Musa Sulieman, the Exam Supervisor of Holy Trinity School centre, said that a total of 17 schools both public and private, with population of 487 pupils sat for the exam at the centre.

On his part, the Supervisor of Lokongoma LGEA School Centre, Mr Abdulmalik Abdullahi, said that pupils from 29 schools sat for the exam at the centre, adding that the conduct was successful.

One of the pupils, Ezekiel Ogunleye from Mamas Christian Academy, said he was excited to participate in the entrance exam as he would be advancing to secondary school.

Other examination centres visited were: Saint Mary LGEA School, Army Day Secondary School Barracks, Saint Luke Model School Adankolo, among others.

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Dare salutes gallant 'Team Nigeria', says preparation for Commonwealth Games will start now!

 

By NSM Media

Nigeria's contingent to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games returned to a red carpet reception at the Nnamdi Azikwe international Airport Abuja on Saturday. 

The gallant ambassadors were recieved on arrival by the honourable minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare who had arrived a few days earlier to prepare the grounds for these heros and heroines of out time who defied all the odds posed by a difficult pre-olympic preparation caused by the Corona Virus Pandemic, to make Nigeria proud in Tokyo. 

Dare used the ocassion to salute the team for their gallant performance and informed them that president Mohammadu Buhari is very proud of the team not only for winning medals at the Olympics but for comporting themselves in a manner that is expected of Nigeria sports ambassadors at international sporting events. 

      "Today, we celebrate you just as millions of Nigerians who stayed glued to their Television set at odd hours of the day to watch and pray for you. Together, we say, thank you for putting smiles on our faces. That moment when the Nigeria flag was hoisted, that moment when two Nigerians stepped on the podium as the world sang the Nigeria National anthem in unison, will remain indelible in our hearts as we look forward to a more glorious outing at the fast approaching commonwealth games. We have learnt lessons in Tokyo and these lessons will put us in good stead for the commonwealth games. Our preparation starts today!" He declared"

Earlier, the minister had told this reporter that president Buhari is very happy with the performance of team Nigeria at the games, reiterating that, the decision to increase their bonuses is an indication that Mr president was very impressed and will be willing to support team Nigeria and any Nigerian youth that brings glory to this country in every sphere of human endeavors.

Najeem Celebrates MFM Player Of The Season Award With Teammates

MFM Football Club of Lagos rock solid defender, Adeyinka Najeem received the Sportflames Player of the Season Award in a mini celebration with his teammates, he also revealed, his new challenge is to boost his career and play in a better league next season.

Najeem who emerged winner of Sportsflames/MFM Player Of The Season Award after he beat three other nominees, the club's Vice-Captain Akanni Elijah (Attacking Midfielder), Adeniyi Bamidele (Goalkeeper)  and Adikwu Moses (Defender).

A delighted Najeem who took home a trophy and a cash sum of 25, 000, told the media: "I'm delighted with this award as it's the right tonic for me and reward for my hard work for the team during the season.

"It's not just an award but one that will boost my career. It was not easy winning this award as MFM FC had players that were outstanding this season.

" I really appreciate my teammates for their support and love shown throughout the season, now that the season is over, the new focus for me is to move to another league to further my career. I hope the right offers comes too as I know with God all things are possible."

According to Olatoye Olawale, Managing Partner Sportflames Communications  organizer's of the Award, says the reason for this award is to encourage players that has distinguished themselves with their performance and also our own Corporate Social Responsibilities;

In his words," We are very glad to have achieved this again, after three seasons, we had the Maiden edition in 2017, but due to situations we could not do it again, but we are back and better now, the winner is excited, we are excited and everyone present at the Stadium are all excited, which means we have achieved our aims and purpose, putting smiles on faces and encouraging talented players"

" Najeem, is a player we have watched and monitored for a long time, his style of play is different, he always listens to correction and ready to learn, his ability going forward supporting attacks is always very beautiful, everyone loves him and you could see that today, he has proved to everyone that he is a worthy winner. 

Finally," we are not stopping here, we would keep improving every season, our desire is to expand this Award Presentation, hopefully we can do other teams aside MFM, then maybe we can make it a National Award Ceremony. 

At the end, Najeem pulled 40.8% of votes while his closest rival, Elijah got 28.5% votes. Goalkeeper Adeniyi Bamidele came third in the poll with 17.4% votes while Moses got 13.3% votes.

Onuwa Chukwuka (now with Lobi Stars) win the inaugural edition in 2017 owing to his brilliant form for the Olukoya Boys as they qualified for the CAF Champions League and was also instrumental in the famous CNN Goal Of The Week scored by Sikiru Olatunbosun against Rangers at the Agege Stadium.

Ado-Odo/Ota LG Boss collaborates with Citizen Engagement Platform for rapid development

The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) hosted Ado-Odo/Ota Citizen Engagement Platform, a coalition of NGOs created with the aim to bring about monumental development to the gateway to Gateway State. 

The group that was led by AFED board chairman Mr Bolaji Oyedeko spoke extensively on their plans and ideas to help propel the Local govt to a greater heights.

The Executive Chairman Hon. Sheriff Adewale Musa (SAM20) in his response, appreciated the effort put in place before his emergence by the state Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and all political leaders within Ado-Odo/Ota for given him the ample opportunity that enable him translate dreams, ideas and plans into reality by achieving a greater and better Ado-Odo/Ota LG of everyone's dream. 

He also thanked the conveners of Citizen Engagement Platform just as he expresses his readiness to work with groups like this that have good intentions for the people of the area.

The Chairman told the group he was ready to key into integrity and accountability so as to  repose public trust and galvanise all opportunity within the cofers of the PPP initiative for the good people of Ado-Odo Ota Local govt. 

He then sought the support of the group saying, "for us to do it together as our slogan implies "Ajose wa ni'' and we shall also have a periodical performance evaluation that will be our guide.

The meeting came to an end as Mr Bolaji Oyedeko presented a document tagged "The People Chatter" which encapsuled eight key areas to work on for the betterment of the local government.