A sports enthusiast, brand and packaging expert, Tomiwa Lawal has described the appointment of Honourable Bukola Olopade as the Director General of National Sports Commission, NSC as accurate and timely for Nigerian sports.
Olopade was announced as the Director General of the newly reformed commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.
The veteran sports technocrat will see to the day to day running of the commission which require urgent intervention to restore its glory days.
Lawal who is also the Field Sales Manager with the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria Plc in Kogi State believed strongly that Olopade’s appointment was an indication of President Tinubu’s interest to make sports as a veritable tool to nation building and source of revenue to the country’s GDP.
He however charged his old friend and associate dated back to their days at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta to justify his appointment by making positive impact on the sector as he’s always known for his transformative initiative in sportd business.
“Congratulations to my dear friend and big brother , Honourable Bukola Olopade on his well-deserved appointment as the Director General of National Sports Commission.
“This achievement is a testament to his vast experience and dedication to the sports industry.
“Olopade’s journey to this milestone is inspiring, his passion for sports, coupled with his business acumen, has earned him recognition and respect within the industry.
“As Director General, Olopade will undoubtedly bring his expertise to bear, fostering growth and success for Nigeria’s sports programs.
“His appointment is a victory for Nigeria’s sports and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact he’ll make.
“I wish him all the best in his new role and look forward to witnessing the transformative changes he’ll bring to Nigeria’s sports landscape,” he said.
Olopade was one time Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Ogun State.
He spare headed the successful hosting of National Sports Festival in 2006 held in Ogun State.
Olopade has organized quite a number of successful sports tournaments in Nigeria in athletics, football, wheelchair basketball among others through his sports firm, Nilayo Sports Management Limited.
