NSC DG Olopade Hails Kunle Soname’s Impact on Nigerian Sports by Our Reporter February 28, 2025 written by Our Reporter February 28, 2025 49The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised renowned entrepreneur and sports investor, Hon. Kunle Soname, for his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.Hon. Olopade made this statement on Thursday after receiving Soname at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where both technocrats engaged in discussions on the future of Nigerian sports. Speaking on Soname’s impact, Olopade stated, “Kunle Soname is a blessing to Nigerian sports. His contributions to sports development are laudable—he has taken youth off the streets, given them a future, and built careers for many. He deserves the applause of the NSC. We had some discussions behind closed doors, but they were all centered on advancing sports in Nigeria.” Soname’s influence extends beyond football, as he has supported various other sports in Nigeria. Olopade emphasized the need for increased private sector involvement in sports financing, saying, “If more individuals like Soname rise, Nigeria’s sports industry will be in a much better place. Sports financing must not be left to the government alone—the private sector must play an active role in driving its growth.” The meeting reinforced the NSC’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that will enhance sports development across the country. You Might Be Interested In Transfer: Arsenal ready to sell Balogun to interested buyers Transfer window: ‘I’m going to Barcelona’, Lewandowski tells Bayern Munich CAF, FIFA lay foundation with Talent Development SchemeAuthor Our Reporter View all posts Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramEmail previous post Adejumo Peter Eyes Flying Eagles Call Up next post National Sports Commission Inaugurates Board for E-Sports Federation of Nigeria You may also like CBEX: EFCC declares eight persons wanted over crypto fraud Chelsea’s troubled season not a failure insists Maresca Team Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 13... Prosperity Cup: Goals Galore, As Ezuogha Academy Records... Ibrahim Abdul applauds NSC’s leadership in championing sports... MTN CHAMPS Grand Final in Uyo rescheduled to... Spires 5-Aside Divisional Qualifiers: Blood And Sand, Wasola... Grassrunners FC Beat Green Lock FC 1-2 In... NSC Chair Shehu Dikko Opens 6th OSOM Games... ASWC: Gold Rush, as Team Nigeria Leads Medal...Leave a Comment Cancel ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
