The grand opening of the Olorunpoto Community Sports Centre in Mobolaje, Oyo State, was marked by excitement, celebration and a strong show of political and community support as Otunba Seye Famojuro, an ally of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, performed the ceremonial kickoff through the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade.
The event, held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, attracted prominent government officials, political leaders, traditional and religious figures, sports enthusiasts, party faithful and residents who gathered to celebrate the opening of the facility and its potential to promote grassroots sports development, youth engagement and community integration.
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Representing the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, was the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Prof. Solihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, who joined other distinguished personalities to grace the occasion.
Among the notable dignitaries in attendance were the Oyo State Chairman of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Hon. Fagbemi Adegbenro; the Deputy Campaign Director for APM presidential and state campaigns in Oyo State, Hon. Saheed Arowosaye, popularly known as Arosad; the Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Egbeda State Constituency, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola; and the lawmaker representing Oluyole State Constituency, Hon. Waheed Akintayo.
Also present were Hon. Akande Opeyemi Modiu Alabamusa, representing Ibadan South-East Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, and the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, alongside other political stakeholders, community leaders and residents.
The ceremony featured the grand opening of the sports centre, the Tiwanipoto 5-a-side Football Competition final and the Boye Nation and Tiwanipoto Movement concert, with musical performances by Alhaji Taiye Adebisi, popularly known as Currency, Alhaji Afeez Adigun, popularly known as Agbara Omo, and other entertainers. DJs Da6TEM and Wolex were also on the decks to add colour to the celebration.
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The event recognised several distinguished personalities, with the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, named Special Guest of Honour; Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola as Chairman of the Occasion; Distinguished Senator Monsurat Sunmonu as Chief Host; and retired Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu as Father of the Day, while Hon. Olorunpoto Cephas Rahaman, representing Oyo East/Oyo West State Constituency, served as host.
The opening of the Olorunpoto Community Sports Centre represents an important addition to grassroots sporting infrastructure in the state, providing an avenue for young talents to develop their abilities, for residents to participate in recreational activities and for sports to serve as a tool for unity and positive community engagement.
The well-attended ceremony ended on a celebratory note, reflecting the enthusiasm of residents and stakeholders for initiatives that bring development closer to the people and create opportunities for young people through sports and entertainment.
