Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) has been caught up in an emotion laden moment of the appointment of Prince Dapo Ajibade, Abaj Multilinks Limited CEO as an official representative of the renown World Football Summit (WFS) in Nigeria.
In the same vein, WFS also announced international sports administrator and brand strategist, Prince Fred Akhigbe of F & A Sporting Management, a partner.
In a statement, WFS said, “we are thrilled to partner sports consultants Prince Dapo Ajibade and Prince Fred Akhigbe to expand our presence in Nigeria.”
According to Marian Otamendi, CEO of World Football Summit, “the passion for football in Nigeria is undeniable, with 67% of the population watching the sport regularly hence our goal is to harness this enthusiasm and help create a thriving, sustainable football industry that benefits all stakeholders – from grassroots organizations to top-tier clubs and businesses.”
For members of ODSFA board led by Dele Ologunloluwa, the appointment of Ajibade is a personal breakthrough for the organization’s operation and Ondo State.
“Now we can heave a sigh of relief that we possess a link to an internationally recognized soccer body that will help train our coaches, expose them them to modern day realities and partner our academy.
“It will also serve as a business opportunity to connect the Agency in its quest to design a sustainable football industry.”
For the glory bestowed on Prince Ajibade, the Sunshine Stars president acknowledged Ondo State governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his unrelenting passion for sports and trust in the ability of WFS’ new partner from the State.
“Our governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa continues to show his great passion for sports, most especially football and has equally demonstrated his believe in the ability of hardworking individuals like Dapo Ajibade.”
Ologunloluwa also commended Nigeria Premier Football League boss and 2nd Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Gbenga Elegbeleye for trusting the discretion of his Special Adviser, Prince Ajibade to make things happen.
World Football Summit is a platform that connects tens of thousands of football industry decision makers in an effort to generate new business opportunities and shape the future of the game.
It operates in 1,898 clubs, leagues and federations as well as in no fewer than 120,000 communities across the globe.