The Executive Director of the Balogun Jorjor Empowerment Leadership Initiative, Alh. Abeeb Muyiwa Abdulamid (BALOGUN JORJOR), has officially announced that the Grand Finale of the maiden edition of the Balogun Jorjor Sports Festival will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in celebration of the Children’s Day.
This announcement marks the final phase of what has been a historic and unifying sports journey across Iwoland, which comprises Iwo, Ayedire, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Areas of Osun State. The festival, designed to foster youth engagement, talent development, and community bonding, has featured a series of impactful sporting events since its commencement.
So far, the Marathon Race and Table Tennis Tournament have been successfully held, drawing enthusiastic participation from across the three LGAs. The Indoor Games segment also witnessed high-spirited competition among youth, reinforcing the message of unity and healthy rivalry.
As we approach the festival’s climax, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated Football Final, which will see the defending champions, ROVET FA, go head-to-head with the resilient FC DYNAMIC. This match promises to be a thrilling spectacle that will crown the champions of the 2025 Balogun Jorjor Football Competition.
In addition, the festival will feature a special Calisthenics Display by selected secondary school students. This event, purposefully scheduled on Children’s Day, is aimed at honoring and celebrating the potential of our young ones, who represent the hope and future of our nation.
As part of the closing ceremony, the Balogun Jorjor Empowerment Leadership Initiative will also recognize and honor key individuals who have consistently supported youth empowerment, leadership growth, and societal development. Distinguished mentors, prominent dignitaries, and dedicated community supporters will be presented with awards for their unwavering commitment to the progress of Osun State and Nigeria.
To crown it all, Posthumous Awards will be given in remembrance of remarkable personalities who were instrumental to the vision and mission of the Balogun Jorjor Initiative before their passing. Their legacies remain a source of inspiration and motivation to all.
This festival is not just a celebration of sports,it is a reaffirmation of our collective belief in the power of youth, the importance of leadership development, and the pursuit of excellence for community and national advancement.
We invite the entire public, partners, stakeholders, and the media to join us in celebrating this historic moment and making it a truly memorable occasion.
