The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba ( Dr) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) has endorsed the establishment of Sports School in Ibadan
The endorsement was given during the courtesy visit paid to the paramount ruler at his palace,Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Monday
According to the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, the Chairman,Ex – Ibadan footballers Association,Mr Temitope Obideyi presented the Award of recognition to Olubadan for his exemplary and unwavering support for youth and sports development in Ibadan
” I am overwhelmed for this award of recognition particularly on my efforts for the the youth and sports development”, the monarch disclosed
Oba Ladoja further assured the Chairman of EIPFA that he would by the grace of God be at the match between Ex – Ibadan Professional and Ex – Super Eagles on May 31st 2026 at Lekan Salami Sports Complex,Adamasingba, Ibadan
Earlier in his speech, the Chairman EIPFA, Mr. Temitope Obideyi expressed the gratitude of his Association for the warm reception accorded them by His Imperial Majesty
According to him, the purported establishment of the Sports School in Ibadan had been approved by the Oyo State Ministry of Education principally for the development and empowerment of talented youths
The one day Sports fiesta of May 31st 2026 at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan aims at promoting sports development , re Union among sports heroes ,foster unity , reconnect sports stars and creating a platform where opinions can be shared on welfare of sport men and women as well as future progress of sporting activities not only in Ibadan but Nigeria as a whole
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