By Adeyimika ADEDOKUN
APC Candidate for House of Representatives in Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bosun George Oladele, has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots sports development during an engagement with the Committee of Football Clubs in Olorunsogo Local Government Area at his residence in Igbeti.
He further demonstrated this commitment by donating ₦1.2 million to the committee for the purchase of jerseys for all 12 active football clubs in Igbeti.
Oladele assured the stakeholders of better days ahead for football development in Igbeti, emphasising that sports is a core strategic component of the Aseyori 2027 vision and promising increased investment in grassroots sporting activities.
Recalling his tenure in the 8th House of Representatives (2015–2019), he said the football competition he organised among the three local government areas of Irepo, Oorelope and Olorunsogo Federal Constituency brought together teams from across the constituency and provided a platform for grassroots participation, talent discovery and healthy competition.
Building on that experience, Hon Oladele promised to initiate a local talent-hunt programme beginning at the primary-school level. The initiative is aimed at identifying gifted young footballers early, nurturing their abilities through structured training and creating pathways for them to advance to higher levels of the game, including opportunities to play in different football leagues.
Hon. Oladele further stressed the importance of sustained investment in sports as a means of promoting discipline, teamwork, youth empowerment and community development.
The meeting was graced by prominent political stalwarts, including Hon. Adewoyin Jacob Adedayo (AFADOJA), Hon. Adeyemi Oguntade (Yemi-Eleje), Hon. Isaac Adeyemi Bioku (Tick Tanko) and Hon. Musbaudeen Rabiu.
The committee is led by Rev. Sola Ogunbode, Coach of Ashfau Football Club. Also present were Club Managers, Coaches and Captains of all 12 active football teams in Igbeti.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Taiwo Adegoke, Captain of United Football Club, expressed appreciation to Hon. Bosun Oladele for his timely investment in football development in Igbeti. He commended the support extended to the 12 clubs and prayed for Hon. Oladele”s success in the forthcoming 2027 general election.
The engagement brought together political and grassroots sports stakeholders around a shared discussion on football development, youth talent discovery and the need to create sustainable opportunities for aspiring footballers.
The initiative reflects the sports development component of the Aseyori 2027 vision for Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency.
