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Orangun Of Oke-Ila Visits NTA Sports, Calls For Collaboration

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2 years ago

March 27, 2025

Governments at Sub-national levels have been called to collaborate with the government at the center in the areas of sports development. This will not only help the sports to thrive but also provide employment for millions of talented youths.

Orangun of Oke-Ila in Osun State, His royal highness, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Abolarin, Aroyinkeye 1, made the plead when he paid a visit to the NTA Sports Channel located at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Accompanied by his counterparts, His Royal Majesty, Oba AbdulRaheem Oladele Adeoti Akolade Agboluaje, Olomu of Omu-Aran in Kwara State and Barrister Oguntayo Lateju Babatunde, Oba Abolarin was in the Station to congratulate the General Manager of the Station, Kayode Adeniyi who hails from Ila Orangun, on his appointment to his new position by the NTA management.

The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun said that with the million of talents living in the rural areas, there is a need to make Sports infrastructures available for them to train with.

“With serious investment in sports, we can totally dominate the World in Sports. We have talents everywhere in the rural, in all spheres of humanly labour, be it Taekwando, boxing, Table tennis, tennis, Golf, Sprint and all over, people are looking for job, whereas you have a natural areas that you should be looking into. We have good administrators, but the major problem is corruption”. He concluded

In his own submission, the Olomu of Omun-Aran, Oba Agboluaje called for a regional sports festival to bring out talents in that area.

“At sub regional level where we can assemble people and pass this knowledge to them, it means we have assisted in achieving a goal which is provided for you to achieve. By the grace of God, we will continue to move forward. It may be slow. We will get there.

General Manager, NTA Sports, Kayode Adeniyi while appreciating the Special guests for their visit, appealed to them to play active role in developing sports at the grassroots which he described as the bedrock of Sports Development in Nigeria.

The Obas were later taken around the master control room and studio, where they commended NTA management led by Comrade Director General, Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, for the establishment of special television station to grow Sports in Nigeria.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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15 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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