The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the newly established Osun Sports Trust Fund. The initiative is designed to mobilize resources for the development and transformation of the state’s sports sector.
Gatekeepers News reports that during a courtesy visit by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State chapter, to his office, the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports, Kola Adewusi, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to modernizing sports infrastructure across the state.
Adewusi said the government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is determined to complete the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, which is expected to meet Olympic standards upon completion.
“Ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards — a project that will be completed in the shortest possible time,” he assured.
The deputy governor disclosed that the government is also finalizing plans to establish the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as the central body for sports administration, policy implementation, and development.
“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,” he said.
Adewusi added that the introduction of the Sports Trust Fund would attract private and public support to ensure sustainable sports financing.
“Introduction of a Sports Trust Fund to attract support from sports philanthropists within and outside the state, ensuring sustainable sports financing and development,” he explained.
He further revealed that Davido accepted the appointment without hesitation, expressing confidence that the singer’s involvement would help attract substantial investment and elevate sports development in Osun.
He said the ministry is “optimistic that the intervention of the music icon will attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.”
