- …Remodeling of Osogbo stadium begins
The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the physical and mental health of Osun residents by promoting sports development.
This was revealed by Prince Olukayode Adekunle Dosunmu, the Chief Executive Officer of Messrs. Maxwell International Ventures Limited, the company handling the remodeling of the Osogbo Sports Complex.
Speaking to journalists in Osun, Prince Dosunmu commended the Governor’s initiative to rehabilitate the stadium, describing it as a significant step towards talent discovery and sports promotion in the state.
He emphasised that the Governor’s efforts reflect his passion for sports development at all levels and his dedication to fostering well-being in the community.
“I am using this opportunity to tell the children, youths, women, and the elderly that the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is poised towards improving the physical health, mental health, and overall well-being of the people of the state in his move to rehabilitate the stadium.
“He is doing a lot in the area of cardiovascular issues. The stadium would help them take to some form of physical exercises and training comfortably.
“I can tell you for sure that this move is a testament to the Governor’s disposition towards discovering talents in the area of sports, just as demonstrated by the success of the last captain of the Nigerian Female Football Team, and a show of his passion for sports promotion across all levels. This initiative highlights the Governor’s dedication to nurturing and empowering local talents, providing them with the necessary infrastructure and support to excel in their chosen fields.
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“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop. A well-functioning stadium is a very good way to keep our youths positively busy and focused, reducing the likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors while instilling values like fair play, respect, and accountability.
“I want to assure you that Senator Adeleke will not betray the trust reposed in him by the people of the State.
“The contract, which has a twelve-month completion timeline, will bring in a state-of-the-art, FIFA-standard stadium that could host all international events.”