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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, for his remarkable contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by NANS National Vice President on Inter-Campus and Gender Affairs, Akinbodunse Sileola Felicia, the association praised Olopade for his giant strides in sports development since assuming office as NSC DG.
Akinbodunse noted that Olopade, an indigene of Ogun State, had made the state proud with his exceptional leadership and expertise in sports development. She noted that his pedigree in sports and youth development, honed during his tenure as Sports Commissioner in Ogun State, had served him well in his new role.
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She stressed that the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, in Ogun State was a testament to his capabilities.
The Association cited the sterling performance of the Super Eagles at the African Nations Cup (AFCON) in Morocco as evidence of the harmonious working relationship between Dikko and Olopade, which had created a conducive environment for sports development in the country.
“The sterling performance of the nation’s national male football team, the Super Eagles at the just concluded African Nations Cup (AFCON) in Morocco is a testament to the harmonious working environment made possible by the duo of Dikko and Olopade.
“NANS hails Olopade for his contributions and urges him to continue bringing out the best in Nigerian sports; he should not rest on his oars”, the statement concluded.
