Sports
Gateway Games: Premium Trust Bank Unveiled as Lead Sponsor for Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival
Joel Ajayi
The Organizing Committee of the Gateway Games 2024 National Sports Festival has officially unveiled Premium Trust Bank as the lead sponsor of the highly anticipated sports fiesta.
The partnership represents the largest single sponsorship agreement for the National Sports Festival.
In a grand unveiling ceremony held in Abeokuta, the partnership underscored the significance of public-private collaboration in advancing sports development, aligning with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for a sustainable sports economy.
As Nigeria continues its journey toward a thriving and self-sufficient sports sector, the National Sports Festival Organizing Committee expressed confidence in the positive impact this partnership will have on the Games and the broader sports ecosystem.
Dignitaries present at the unveiling included the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Olatokunbo Talabi; Ogun State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka; Executive Director of Premium Trust Bank, Mr. Shina Atilola; Chief of Staff to the NSC Director General, Oluwaseyi Johnson; Chairman of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies LOC, Mrs. Modele Sharafa; NSC Director of Press, Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi; Assistant Director at the National Sports Festival Department, Mr. Oladipupo Idowu, amongst others.
The collaboration with Premium Trust Bank is expected to elevate the Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival, setting a new benchmark for corporate involvement in Nigerian sports.
Sports
Authentic All Stars International of Bauchi Thank Finance Commissioner for Sallah Gift
Joel Ajayi
The President of Authentic All Stars INT’L Bauchi Patrick Pascal (MON) has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Dr. Yakubu Adamu, for his continued generosity and support to the group during the Sallah celebrations.
In a message to members, the president who is also the Bauchi State FA Chairman announced that the organization had received a Sallah cow from Dr. Yakubu Adamu as part of his goodwill for the festive season. The gesture follows a similar show of support during the last Sallah celebration, when the Commissioner gifted the group ₦700,000.
“I have been directed to inform all members that officials of Authentic All Stars INT’L Bauchi have received a Sallah cow from Hon. Dr. Yakubu Adamu,” the message read. “Members may wish to know that the same Hon. Dr. Yakubu Adamu gave us ₦700,000 during the last Sallah celebration.”
The group extended its gratitude to Dr. Adamu, noting that his contributions reflect his enduring commitment to community engagement and social support, especially during important cultural and religious occasions.
Members of Authentic All Stars INT’L Bauchi are expected to participate in the sharing and celebration of the gift as they mark the Sallah festival.
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