The Osun State Government has announced the appointment of celebrity Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund.
According to the administration, the action was intended to raise money for the transformation of the state sports industry.
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Additionally, it confirmed its commitment to finishing the Osogbo Township Stadium’s ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation, guaranteeing that the improved facility will eventually satisfy Olympic requirements.
Sources which confirmed Davido’s appointment revealed that Kola Adewusi, the state deputy governor and Commissioner for Sports, stated that the state government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is committed to turning the stadium into a state-of-the-art sports arena that will draw both domestic and international presence.
He said, “Ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards — a project that will be completed in the shortest possible time.
“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.
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“Davido has been appointed to chair the Sports Trust Fund, and he did not hesitate in accepting the appointment. His intervention would attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.”
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