- Appointment: Former Green Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami, has been appointed as the grand sports ambassador of Ogun State.
- Other Appointments: Tobi Amusan and Anthony Joshua have also been appointed to key roles.
- National Sports Festival: Ogun State is hosting the 22nd National Sports Festival, with Governor Dapo Abiodun expressing confidence in the event’s success.
- Sports Economy: Odegbami’s appointment aims to leverage the sports economy and maximize gains from hosting the festival.
The appointment of Segun Odegbami as the grand sports ambassador of Ogun State was announced by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a media briefing on the forthcoming National Sports Festival. Odegbami, a former international footballer, is expected to play a key role in promoting sports development in the state. The governor presented Odegbami with a certificate of appointment and highlighted the importance of leveraging the sports economy to benefit the state. Odegbami has proposed replicating the Amsterdam Arena template at the MKO Abiola Stadium, showcasing his vision for sports infrastructure in Ogun State. The National Sports Festival is expected to be a benchmark for future events in the country.
