Wale Jagun
Mr Ahmed Olalekan Aroyewun, a Commissioner nominee from Ikorodu and prominent youth – figure in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, hosted officials and players of the Igbogbo Beach Soccer Club (BSC).
The Igbogbo BSC, which is participating in the ongoing Beach Soccer League for the first time, returned to Igbogbo during the week after playing in the first phase of the league.
At the reception for the BSC players, which also doubled as the birthday party of the host, were prominent youths in Igbogbo.
The memorable event was held at the Alhaji Aroyewun’s house located along Awolowo Way in Igbogbo.
A cultural and traditional musical group formed by the youths, named ‘Osere Orin Oro’, was also on ground to to sing various traditional songs to praise the celebrant and the team for their respective contributions to the development of Igbogbo.
The celebrant and host, Mr Aroyewun, speaking with THE IMPACT, thanked God for keeping him alive to witness another birthday celebration, adding that the occasion provided him the opportunity to bring together committed and result – oriented youths to share the day with them.
He also stated that he found it necessary to host the Igbogbo Beach Soccer team and commended them for making the community proud.
“I give God the glory and thanks for witnessing another birthday celebration. The occasion provided me another opportunity to appreciate my creator and share love with ever – committed and dedicated Igbogbo youths who have been making giant strides in community development.
“It was also an opportunity to also share the occasion with our great ambassadors who are representing us in the Beach Soccer league. It is indeed a milestone for us in Igbogbo and Ikorodu Division in general.
“With the success of the first – ever Beach Soccer tournament hosted here in lgbogbo last December and participation of our players in the national league, we have proven that our division is not just surrounded with water but that we can also make productive use of it.
“I am appealing, on behalf of the team, that the government should assist in developing our coastal lines so that we can encourage more participation in the beach soccer game.
“As a Division, we also have to come to the aid of this team in terms of funding, training materials and sponsorship, for them to do well in the next phase. If they are adequately supported, what that means is that members of the team will be dedicated to the game and encourage more youths to participate”, Aroyewun said.
He also commended the management of the team which include – Mr Ademola Ogunlewe, the General Coordinator of the Igbogbo Beach Soģgccer Club, Mr Tolulope Faniyi, Team Manager and Mr Ewulogbo Dolapo (DD Dragon), the Media Officer and other officials for their good work.
The memorable birthday celebration also witnessed great entertainment as there were enough food and assorted drinks to go round the guests while songs were being dished out by the traditional group for the enjoyment of those in attendance.
