Oyo govt to establish sports school in Ibadan

…Let public feel positive effect of tax paid – Olubadan

Oyo State Government has approved the establishment of the Sports School in Ibadan principally for the development and empowerment of talented youths.

Temitope Obideyi, Chairman, Ex-Ibadan footballers Association (EIPFA) disclosed this when the Association paid a courtesy visit and presentation of award of recognition to the Olubadan of Ibadanland at his palace,Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

During the ceremony, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) endorsed the establishment of Sports School in Ibadan, saying it is a good development for the ancient city.

Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, in a statement, quoted Obideyi as thanking Olubadan for his exemplary and unwavering support for youths and sports development in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.

According to Oba Ladoja, “I am overwhelmed for this award of recognition particularly on my efforts for the youth and sports development.”

The monarch further assured the Chairman of EIPFA that he would by the grace of God be at the match between Ex – Ibadan Professional and Ex – Super Eagles on May 31st 2026 at Lekan Salami Sports Complex,Adamasingba, Ibadan

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman EIPFA, Obideyi expressed the gratitude of his association for the warm reception accorded them by His Imperial Majesty

The one day Sports fiesta of May 31st 2026 at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan aims at promoting sports development , re Union among sports heroes ,foster unity , reconnect sports stars and creating a platform where opinions can be shared on welfare of sport men and women as well as future progress of sporting activities not only in Ibadan but Nigeria as a whole
Bayo Oyero, former President General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes ( CCII), graced the award presentation by the association to Olubadan.

Meanwhile, Olubadan has called on the Government at all levels to let the members of the public have the positive impacts of the tax they pay

The appeal was contained in the press release issued and signed by Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland shortly after the Courtesy visit paid by the top management staff of the Institute of Taxation of Nigeria to Oba Ladoja at his palace Oke Aremo, Ibadan.