The son of former Oyo Governor Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala has donated sporting materials worth millions to football clubs in his constituency and the Ogbomoso Football Association (OFA).
The ex-Oyo Governor son, who is the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, and Oriire Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, donated various items, including linesman flags, corner flags, referee jerseys, footballs, whistles, cards, goalpost nets, and more, to support the OFA.
Beneficiaries of the donated jerseys, soccer boots and shin guards from Oriire Local Government Area included Charity FC, Iluju; Oolo FC; Oriire and the Coaches Association Club.
In Ogbomoso South LGA, Awoye FC, Ambassadors FC, and the Ogbomoso South Coaches Association Club received support, while in Ogbomoso North LGA, Jordan FC, Tara Rovers FC, and the Ogbomoso North Coaches Association FC also benefited from the donations.
Speaking while donating the items under the initiative tagged “Ojuoloore Sports Empowerment 2024,” Alao-Akala, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youths, said the gesture was to inspire and unite youth and football enthusiasts in the constituency, promoting teamwork, entertainment, and community spirit.
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According to him, the initiative was to build a stronger and more empowered generation of Ogbomoso youths and enthusiastic supporters of sports.
Football clubs, managers and players, as well as the Ogbomoso Football Association, expressed gratitude to Hon. Alao-Akala, pledging their ongoing support and commitment to representing Ogbomoso positively through sports.
The groups praised the Ojuoloore Sports Empowerment 2024 initiative as a major success, expressing confidence in Alao-Akala’s dedication to advancing sports development and further enhancing Ogbomoso’s profile through athletics.
