Fostering resilience towards community service and enhancing unity in Ayedire/Iwo/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency, the Balogun Jorjor Initiative under the principal of Hon. Abeeb Muyiwa Abdulameed (BALOGUN JORJOR) has kick-started a sports festival on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with a marathon race covering, 5km distance.
The initiative was said to boast interrelationship and the unity coexisting within the Federal Constituency, having participants across the three local government areas in the constituency signalling inclusiveness.
The sports festival, which is the maiden edition in Iwoland, will be featuring other activities too, including Boxing, Table Tennis, and Football Competitions.
Not only showcasing the talents of athletes, the Balogun Jorjor Initiative also honoured key individuals and organizations who have contributed to the initiative and Iwoland.
In celebration of 4 years of an outstanding partnership, an Award of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Support, an Award of Excellence in Recognition of Excellence in Sports Leadership, and an Award of Distinction in Recognition of Distinguish Service to Grassroots Sports were conferred on Alh. Sikiru Adeeso (Chairman of Iwoland Football Association), Mr. Azeez Mutolib Gambia (Chairman of Nigerian Referees Football Association), and Alh. Oladele Shittu (Chairman of Nigerian Coaches Football Council, Ayiwola Chapter) respectively.
Not limited to that, High Chief Muniru Adeniyi Adisa (the Mayegun of Iwoland) was conferred with the Hall of Fame Award and Chief Sefiu Adebayo Mufutau (Chairman of Crown Charity Trust) was conferred with the Community Development Award, which was received by High Chief Kunle Alabi.
A total number of 10 participants across Ayedire-Iwo-Olaoluwa Federal Constituency from which three winners were awarded cash price whereas the rest received recognition.
Beyond just a show of sportsmanship, the Balogun Jorjor Initiative aimed to use the sports festival to celebrate long-term partnerships and commitment, and also to foster unity in the land.
The principal, Hon. Abeeb Muyiwa Abdulameed (BALOGUN JORJOR), in appreciation, took to his Facebook account, reporting that "no casualties were reported during the marathon events." He also appreciates the security men, NPF, Civil Defense, FRSC, Nigeria Cadet Corps, and the Tawunu'nu Corps, for their support in maintaining orderliness throughout the opening ceremony.
