The Osun State Government has announced that Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The initiative is designed to raise funds to transform the state’s sports sector.
The government also reassured residents that the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium will be completed to meet Olympic standards.
Speaking during a courtesy visit from the state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports, Kola Adewusi, highlighted the administration’s commitment to developing world-class sports facilities under Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He stated, “Ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards — a project that will be completed in the shortest possible time.”
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Adewusi further revealed that the state is in the advanced stages of establishing the Osun State Sports Commission, which will act as the central body for sports administration, development, and policy implementation.
He added, “I am pleased to inform you that plans are in advanced stages towards the establishment of the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as a central body for sports administration, development, and policy implementation. Introduction of a Sports Trust Fund to attract support from sports philanthropists within and outside the state, ensuring sustainable sports financing and development.”
The commissioner also noted that Davido accepted the appointment without hesitation and expressed confidence that the music icon’s involvement would attract significant support to positively impact sports development in Osun State.