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Ottasolo Donates Tracksuits and Hood to Rivers United

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5 years ago

November 16, 2020

The tracksuit was designed and produced by Ottasolo International Sport Wears a subsidiary of Ottasolo International located in Lagos State Nigeria.

The event had in attendance the Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development Hon Boma Iyaye, The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Youth ND Sports Development who also doubles as the President Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Mr Honour Sirawo, Coach Rivers United and the representatives of Rivers United at the unveiling ceremony of the Tracksuits at the ministry on Monday.

The Sports Administrator per excellence, Mr Gabriel Davies appreciated the people of Rivers State most especially the Hon Commissioner of youths and sports development Hon Boma Iyaye and also presented tracksuit crested with Rivers United.

Rivers United General Manager Mr. Okey Kpalukwu appreciated the kind gesture of the Ottasolo FC proprietor showed by donating the tracksuit given to Rivers United.

“This is just like a surprise to us because we don’t know you came with these goodies. Thank you.”

The commissioner in his swift reaction appreciated Ottasolo FC proprietor for the gift, he commended him and also encouraged him to do more. He promised the company that the partnership will be a lifetime.

“This is what we are saying regarding the Public-Private Partnership in the country. Rivers United will partner with Ottasolo International in so many ways be it in players’ transfer, and also assist players to play abroad by sponsoring them.”

” Our relationship will be beyond football because we have seen what others ways to partner with Ottasolo International”

Present at the event was the commissioner of youths and sports development Hon Boma Iyaye, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Honour Sirawo, Ottasolo International proprietor Gabriel Davies GM Rivers United Mr Okey Kpalukwu, GM Kwara United Bashir Badawiy, Head Coach Sunshine Stars Gbenga Ogunbote, Rivers United Skipper Festus Austin, GM Ottasolo International Mr Taiwo Abdul Hacky and representatives of Ministry of youth and Sports Development in Rivers State.

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President Tinubu Celebrates Essiet at 40, Commends Her Service on Road Infrastructure and Community Development

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5 days ago

January 3, 2026

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), on the occasion of her 40th birthday, celebrated on January 3.

The President lauded Essiet for her dedication to duty, particularly her active role in community engagement and her consistent participation in road monitoring and supervision exercises across the North-Central geopolitical zone.

In recent times, she has accompanied the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, on inspection tours aimed at assessing progress and ensuring quality delivery of road infrastructure projects across the region.

Essiet, a gender rights activist, community development advocate, and politician, has remained a strong link between the Federal Government and grassroots communities, listening to their concerns and conveying the Renewed Hope agenda to the people at the local level.

President Tinubu described the 40th birthday as a significant milestone, noting that it marks a new phase of greater accomplishments and service. He commended her commitment to engaging communities, fostering inclusion, and promoting development initiatives that directly impact the lives of citizens.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President wished Essiet a happy 40th birthday and encouraged her to continue serving with dedication, passion, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in the discharge of her responsibilities

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