Former Director General of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Dr Danladi Bako, has applauded the organisers of the annual Sportsville Awards for the vibrancy brought into the Nigerian sports scene since the introduction of the awards four years ago.
Speaking with the MD/CEO of Sportsville, Frank Ilaboya, in Abuja yesterday, the Koguna of Sokoto was full of praises for the brains behind the annual awards given to outstanding individuals who have proved their mettle in the sports sector.
“Frank, I just listened to you on Rhythm FM and I must say, I am very proud of you and what you are doing. Your delivery was master piece,” the veteran broadcaster was quoted as saying. “Your organisation is one of the few that has been consistent, creative and credible. Keep of the good work because you never know who is following what you are doing.
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“On your annual award, you guys are doing a brilliant job, I have been following it since the beginning and I must say it’s getting bigger and better. You have stuck to the ideals of fishing out people who have sacrificed for Nigerian sports development over the years.
“I am so fascinated to see the name of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as one of your awardees for this year. No club has got near, let alone win the CAF Champions League after Enyimba did it during Orji Uzor Kalu days as governor, such a man deserves all,” the former Sokoto State’s Commissioner of Information noted.
Dr. Bako earned his stripes in broadcasting as the creator of both Morning Ride and Masters Sports- two most vibrant sports programs then on Nigeria Television Authority Channel 5.He was also a proud recipient of the Sportsville ICON Award in 2022.
The 2024 edition of the Sportsville Awards holds at the Prestigious EKO CLUB, Surulere Lagos on Friday, March 1st .