By Oladapo Sofowora

What more can octogenarian betting mogul Sir Adebutu Kessington asks of his creator, other than long life in good health and wealth, as well as showing appreciation in return for the free gift his creator has blessed him with – putting smiles on peoples faces.

If giving were to be an art, Trust Baba Ijebu, as he is fondly called, he would be a first class candidate. Cheerful giving to him is a way of life. Little wonder everything he touches turns into gold.

His foundation, Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF), has donated buildings and equipment, particularly to educational institutions in Nigeria. It has also empowered youths across the country. It was gathered that he has spent several millions of naira in donating buildings to tertiary institutions across the Southwest.

As part of his quest to salvage sporting activities in Nigeria, National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, would benefit from his generous philanthropic gesture. Take a trip down to the stadium, it’s dilapidated state is an eyesore for a country, such as Nigeria, blessed with a wide pedigree in sporting activities.

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The edifice is fast becoming a shadow of its old self. Alas, it’s lost glory is set to be restored as the Odole Oodua has taken over the edifice to give it a face-lift to befit its national status.

The Asoju Oba of Lagos was guest at the Adoption Campaign by the Ministry of Youths and Sport at the Civic Centre, Lagos. The chairman of Premier Lotto  called on corporate bodies and individuals to salvage the magnificent structure from collapse.

Intrestingly, in line with his commitment to sports development, Baba Ijebu  pledged to change and redesign Daura Stadium in Katsina, by fitting it with world-class equipment.

Society Rendezvous gathered that “his reason is just to give back to the sector that has given him both fame and wealth. Remember,  he owns Nigeria’s most trusted bookmaker, online sport betting; so, he believes he needs to assist the sector, by revitalising it.”