Arípámáàsá

Economist,Financial Expert, Social Analyst, Political Enthusiast, Traditional Chief. On a mission to bring about a better Nigeria.

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

"Our football space must become a thriving ecosystem. The NPFL has to be on television, it must be properly commercialised, and we must create wealth, not just for the players, but for everyone within our football ecosystem.

The days of paying our players peanuts must come to an end. Even the journalists who dedicate themselves to covering our league deserve to earn a decent living from it."

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on the vision for football reforms in Nigeria.

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

🚨 BREAKING!!!

Get familiar with the official mascot and official logo of the 2026 National Intermediate Games.

This initiative is another bold step by the leadership of the National Sports Commission, led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, as they continue to strengthen sports development and create a clear pathway for the next generation of Nigerian champions.

The 2026 National Intermediate Games is more than just a competition, it's a vision for the future of Nigerian sports.

@NatSportsComm @ShehuDikko @BukolaOlopadee

[Arípámáàsá @TundeDelu]

@Bayoradegboyega IJA Ball

[Life of AO🦝 @biolaodetola]

I have seen the graves of those who are too timid to fight.

[National Sports Commission @NatSportsComm]

⏳ The work continues in Aberdeen

Team Nigeria is putting in the hours at the Aberdeen Sports Village, sharpening preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

With only 14 days to go, every training session brings the team one step closer to representing the Green - White - Green with pride on the biggest stage.
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#NSC #NationalSportsCommission #RHINSE #TeamNigeria

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

JUST IN

The National Sports Commission (NSC) led by @ShehuDikko and @BukolaOlopadee, today hosted another strategic meeting with representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as consultations on the future of Nigerian football continued at the NSC Headquarters.

The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders and chart a sustainable path for the growth and development of football in Nigeria.

Details soon.

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

This is Hon. Tunde Delu (@TundeDelu), a passionate advocate for youth sports development.

Through the RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit, he brought together more than 2,000 young athletes, creating a platform to discover, nurture, and develop the next generation of sporting talents.

Young athletes from Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba competed across eight exciting track and field events, showcasing remarkable talent, determination, and sportsmanship.

The competition concluded with outstanding performers receiving well-deserved awards, marking the beginning of what promises to be a rewarding journey for many of these young athletes.

The grand finale was graced by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee , alongside other distinguished dignitaries. Also in attendance was the highly revered Osi of Egbaland, Chief Bode Mustapha, adding prestige to the colourful and successful event.

The RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit stands as a testament to the power of grassroots sports development and the importance of investing in the future of Nigerian athletics.

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

Team Nigeria officially kicked off training yesterday in Aberdeen, Scotland, as preparations gather momentum ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

This video takes you inside Team Nigeria's camp, where athletes continue to express confidence that they are ready to make the nation proud with a successful outing in Glasgow. 🇳🇬

#TeamNigeria

[Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee]

Nothing gives me greater joy than seeing our athletes genuinely satisfied with the world-class training environment we've secured for them here in Aberdeen. Their confidence, comfort, and preparedness remain at the heart of everything we do at the National Sports Commission.

We are committed to not only maintaining these standards but raising them even higher because our athletes deserve the very best. When you invest in their welfare, wellbeing, and high-performance preparation, you create the right conditions for podium success.

I can't stop thanking the father of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for making this high performance we are adopting, a reality for our athletes. The backing and support has been totally amazing from Mr President.

I have no doubt that Team Nigeria is eager to repay Mr. President's faith with outstanding performances and, by God's grace, many gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. 🇳🇬🥇

[Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee]

I arrived at our pre-Commonwealth Games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, to personally receive our athletes, coaches and officials as Team Nigeria begins the final phase of preparations for Glasgow 2026.

Seeing our contingent arrive with so much determination and confidence reminds me why preparation remains the foundation of success. From inspecting the facilities to welcoming our athletes, I am satisfied that we have created the right environment for them to train, recover and compete at their very best.

I was delighted to receive some of our early arrivals, including Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Favour Ashe and Patience George-Okon, alongside many other dedicated athletes and officials. As of Friday night, 54 members of Team Nigeria had arrived safely, with more expected over the weekend.

Our focus remains simple: eliminate every avoidable distraction, provide world-class support, and allow our athletes and coaches to concentrate solely on winning for Nigeria.

The atmosphere in Aberdeen is excellent, the facilities are first-class, and the team is in high spirits. Over the next three weeks, every training session, every recovery period and every detail will count as we prepare to proudly represent our nation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Nigeria believes in you. I believe in you. Now, let's make history together.

#TeamNigeria #CommonwealthGames #RHINSE #NSC #RoadToGlasgow2026 🇳🇬

[Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee]

Another significant milestone in our drive to reposition Nigerian sports as we continue to deliver on the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy (RHINSE).

I was delighted to receive the Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Glauk Konjufca, at the National Sports Commission, where we sealed the foundation for a bilateral sporting collaboration between our two countries🇽🇰🇳🇬.

Kosovo's decision to identify Nigeria as its preferred partner in Africa 🌍 is a strong vote of confidence in our nation's immense sporting potential, human capital and growing influence in global sports diplomacy.

Our discussions were productive and forward-looking, with a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in football, judo and other sports. I am particularly excited by the proposal for an international friendly match between the Super Eagles and the Kosovo National Team, as well as the opportunities for capacity building in judo, where Kosovo has established itself as a global powerhouse, producing world and Olympic champions.

As I told the Deputy Prime Minister, "I can tell you for free that we are super delighted for this honour by Kosovo and we are ready for every form of sporting collaboration that will mutually benefit both countries."

This partnership goes beyond competition. It is about creating opportunities for athlete development, knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, investment and international sporting diplomacy.

I also reaffirmed that, through the clear mandate of our dear President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the National Sports Commission is building an ecosystem that is economically friendly for sports, and this collaboration with Kosovo will further strengthen that vision.

I commend the Government of Kosovo for this bold initiative and appreciate the engagements already held with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, which have helped lay the groundwork for this historic relationship.

This is how we grow Nigerian sports, by building strategic international partnerships, creating new opportunities for our athletes and coaches, and opening more doors for sports to contribute meaningfully to our national economy.

The future of Nigerian sports is global, and we are intentionally positioning our nation to lead.

#NationalSportsCommission #Nigeria #Kosovo

[Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee]

Today, I witnessed something truly inspiring.

The maiden RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit was more than an athletics competition, it was proof that when we intentionally invest in grassroots sports, we unlock the limitless potential of our young people.

[MikeThePundit @Mike_ThePundit]

🚨Finalists Emerge from Egba Zone as RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit Gets Underway

A total of 18 schools participated in the qualifiers, including Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy, Abeokuta Grammar School, Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Rev. Kuti Memorial Anglican School, Greenland Academy, Well Watered Schools and Lafenwa High School, among others.

The competition began with the screening of athletes before action shifted to the track and field events, where the top two finishers in each event secured qualification for the grand finale scheduled for June 26.

In the boys' 100 metres, Adigun Noah emerged victorious with a time of 11.56 seconds, while Ehisanya Success finished second in 11.81 seconds to also qualify for the final.
The girls' 100 metres saw Elekede claim first place in 12.42 seconds, ahead of Adegbite Ikmot, who crossed the finish line in 12.72 seconds.

In the boys' shot put, Adesanya Ayanfe and Adegbesan Success secured the top two positions, while Olowobese Seyi and Odesanya Oyinkansola qualified from the girls' shot put event.

Adigun Noah continued his impressive outing by winning the boys' 200 metres to book another place in the grand finale, with Oyeniran Lukman finishing second.

The girls' 400 metres event was won by Gogo Eunice, while Balogun Dorcas finished second to qualify for the final. In the boys' category, Adebayo David and Lasisi Adisa claimed the top two positions.

The long jump event also produced its finalists as athletes competed fiercely for qualification spots. Awesu Abdulwahab and Olatunji Jomiloju took the first and second spots in the Boys'long jump, while Oyelaja Ayowande and Okewole Olamide emerged the winner and runner up in the girls' long jump.

Speaking after the event, the organiser, Hon. Tunde Delu, expressed satisfaction with the turnout of schools, athletes and spectators at the opening qualifier.

He commended all participants for their enthusiasm and competitive spirit and expressed optimism ahead of the remaining zonal qualifiers scheduled for Ilaro, Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode.

Hon.Delu noted that the initiative is aimed at discovering and nurturing young athletics talents across Ogun State and expressed confidence that the competition would produce future champions.

The RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit will continue with qualifiers in the remaining zones before culminating in the grand finale on June 26 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.

#RIYEU15AthleticsCircuit

[MikeThePundit @Mike_ThePundit]

🚨Here for the official press conference of the RIYE U-15 Athletics Circuit 2026

The initiative is to help develop young athletes in the gateway state.

#RIYEU15AthleticsCircuit

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

Earlier today, the Tunde Delu Initiative paid a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, ahead of the RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit scheduled to begin on June 15.

Professor Arigbabu commended Hon. Tunde Delu for the initiative, noting that sports and education go hand in hand in the development of children.

@Letter_to_Jack @biolaodetola
@tobijosephD @TundeDelu

#RIYEU15Circuit #RIYEU15

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

LIVE 📍 Abeokuta

Rugby Coaching and Medical Course powered by the Tunde Delu Initiative in conjunction with the Ogun State Government.

@TundeDelu

[Bayo Adegboyega @Bayoradegboyega]

Tunde Delu, COO Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Drives Rugby Development with Coaching, Medical Course in Abeokuta

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Hon. Tunde Delu will facilitate a three-day Rugby Coaching and Medical Course in Abeokuta as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots development in the sport.
The programme, organised in partnership with the Ogun State Rugby Association, will hold from April 23 to 25, 2026, at the MITROS Residences and MKO Abiola Sports Arena

Designed to build technical capacity within the game, the training will equip coaches and medical personnel with essential knowledge in player safety, coaching techniques, and athlete management.

According to Hon. Delu, the course will also serve as a preparatory pathway toward Level 1 and Level 2 coaching and medical certifications while supporting the development of educators ahead of anticipated programmes by World Rugby later in the year

Participants are expected to have completed introductory modules such as Rugby Ready, Safeguarding, as well as basic coaching and medical courses before attending the training.

Meanwhile, the third edition of the Abeokuta Rugby 7s tournament, also organised by Tunde Delu and initially scheduled for April 25-26, has been postponed to June.
The tournament has steadily grown in profile since its inception, with Cowrie RFC winning the maiden edition after edging Racing RFC 26-21 in a thrilling final. Organisers say the new June date will allow for better preparation and wider participation from clubs across the country

@TundeDelu

[Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee]

I am proud to celebrate 10-year-old Junior Quadri for his outstanding performance at the World Table Tennis Youth Tournament in Luxembourg, where he won silver in the U-11 category and bronze in the U-13 category.

This achievement reflects not just his talent, but the strong foundation laid by his father, Aruna Quadri @aruna6066, and his mother, Qaniat, whose dedication as a coach is clearly yielding results.

The National Sports Commission remains proud of this family and fully committed to supporting the development of young talents like Junior Quadri.

The future of Nigerian sports is bright. 🇳🇬

[Life of AO🦝 @biolaodetola]

We are aligned with the broader national vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, a leadership philosophy that is deliberate about youth inclusion, capacity development, and generational renewal.

2027 presents a rare opportunity for young people in Ogun State to connect to what I consider one of the most impactful political ideologies in Nigeria’s history, a system that does not just talk about youth but prepares them for leadership, sustains engagement, and delivers results. For the first time, Ogun has the opportunity to plug into that school of governance truly, and in YAYI @AdeolaYAYI, I believe that bridge exists.

[Life of AO🦝 @biolaodetola]

Yesterday, I had the honour of representing my mentor and leader, Bukola Olopade @BukolaOlopadee , at a special inter-religious prayer and declaration of support for the gubernatorial ambition of Olamilekan Adeola in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

It was one of the easiest messages I’ve ever delivered, because it was rooted in clarity and conviction.