Renowned sports philanthropist Mrs. Clementina Doregos has called on individuals, government and corporate Nigeria to invest more in Nigerian youths through sports.
She gave this charge during a courtesy visit to the Mosan Okunola LCDA led by Honourable Opeyemi Adunni Akindele.
Doregos said Nigerian youths need to be engaged positively through sports.
She used the occasion to appreciate the council boss for her support for youths within the 100 days in office. Doregos who is the sponsor of the Lagos Grassroots Football Competition and the Doregos Inter Schools Basketball Competition commended Akindele for impacting the youths positively through sports.
“We are here to thank you for the support you have given our youths since you resume office. As a former athlete and mother it gives me joy when our youths are encouraged.”
In her response, the chairman of Mosan Okunola LCDA, Honourable Opeyemi Adunni Akindele said her Administration has donated several match balls and Jerseys to grassroots clubs. This, she said, is to raise the next sports global super star within from Mosan Okunola LCDA.
“Sports is one area we can use to keep our youth busy and we will continue to encourage them through sporting activities.”
Sports, according to Adunni is key to national development and must be supported from Grassroots level.
Adunni Akindele said the council has completed various road projects within the LCDA with more currently going on.
“We have also improved on facilities in our schools. We constructed new toilets at the three schools within Abesan Estate. As I talk to you, we have commenced work on 51 road at Gowon Estate while work is going on at C Road, Shagari Estate.”
Also speaking at the occasion, the CEO of Wonderland Events, Tayo Adeyemo appreciated the council boss for the just concluded CACATIN Cup.
Recall that participating teams at the CACATIN Cup smiled home with match balls courtesy of Mosan Okunola LCDA led by Honourable Akindele.
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