In an effort to empower youths and curb social vices, OJT Foundation, in partnership with Seyi Tinubu’s Sport 360 Initiative, recently organized a street soccer competition in Somolu Local Government Area.
The tournament provided a platform for budding football talents to showcase their skills on the makeshift pitches. The young players demonstrated exceptional dribbling, accurate passing, and goal-scoring prowess, captivating the audience with their display of athletic prowess.
Speaking at the event, the Convener of Seyi Tinubu’s 360 Initiative, Taiwo Ojomu, emphasized the significance of such initiatives in empowering the youth and providing them with positive outlets to channel their energy.
Ojomu stressed that by engaging the youths in constructive activities, such as sports, would deter the community from falling prey to social vices and help cultivate a healthy, vibrant, and crime-free society.
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The event was widely praised by Somolu community, with residents expressing their gratitude for the tireless efforts of the OJT Foundation and Sport 360 Initiative. Many acknowledged the transformative impact of these grassroots initiatives, which not only foster talent development, but also served as a means to address the pressing challenge of social vices among the youths.
Community leaders and local officials lauded the event as a testament to the commitment of Seyi Tinubu’s 360 Initiative in uplifting young people of Somolu. They also expressed hope that such programmes would continue to flourish and pave the way for a brighter future for the youth and the entire LGA.
The successful organization of the street soccer competition, has further solidified the reputation of the OJT Foundation and Seyi Tinubu’s 360 Initiative as catalysts for positive change in Somolu community. As the initiatives continue to gain momentum, residents remain optimistic about the lasting impact on the lives of the youths and the overall social fabric of the area.