DON’s grassroots football competition kicks-off in Ibadan North

The Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON) Five-a-Side Football Competition has officially kicked off, bringing together youths from across the 12 wards of Ibadan North Federal Constituency in Oyo State.

Representing the federal lawmaker at the commencement of the competition, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Akinwale Bodija, said youth development and sports remain key priorities of Hon. Oyekunle’s legislative agenda.

Bodija noted that, within the lawmaker’s 10 months in office, he has consistently engaged young people through initiatives in sports, education and other critical sectors, demonstrating his commitment to youth empowerment and development.

He explained that the five-a-side football competition was designed to promote unity, encourage healthy rivalry, discover sporting talents and provide young people with a positive platform to showcase their abilities.

The competition is expected to feature 16 teams drawn from the 12 wards of Ibadan North Federal Constituency, with participating teams competing for honours in what promises to be an exciting football tournament.

The initiative speaks more of Hon. Oyekunle’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people, strengthening grassroots participation in sports and fostering stronger relationships among youths across the constituency.

Also on the entourage to the kick-off were Hon. Enibe Obaloluwa, Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation; Hon. Adeyemi Feyisara, Special Assistant on Social Services; Hon. Dare Ajayi, Special Assistant on Project Monitoring; Ojo Akinbami, Special Assistant on Education; and Hafeez Oladejo of the New Media team.