The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended renowned entrepreneur and sports investor, Hon. Kunle Soname, for his significant role in advancing sports development in Nigeria.
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Hon. Olopade made these remarks on Thursday after welcoming Soname to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, where both leaders held discussions on the future of Nigerian sports.
Describing Soname’s impact, Olopade stated, “Kunle Soname is a blessing to Nigerian sports. His contributions are laudable—he has taken youth off the streets, given them a future, and built careers for many. He deserves the applause of the NSC. Our discussions behind closed doors were all centered on advancing sports in Nigeria.”
Beyond football, Soname has extended his support to various other sports in Nigeria. Olopade stressed the importance of private sector participation in sports financing, saying, “If more individuals like Soname emerge, Nigeria’s sports industry will thrive. The government cannot do it alone—the private sector must play an active role in driving growth.”
The meeting reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships to accelerate sports development across the country.
