Osun State has appointed Afrobeats star Davido as chairman of its Sports Trust Fund, a move officials say will boost sports development and attract private funding.
The Osun State Government has appointed Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund.
According to Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who also serves as Commissioner for Sports, the initiative aims to transform the state’s sports sector and strengthen private sector participation.
Adewusi said the state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke is committed to completing the ongoing renovation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards.
“I am pleased to inform you that plans are in advanced stages toward establishing the Osun State Sports Commission,” Adewusi said. “Davido has been appointed to chair the Sports Trust Fund, and he did not hesitate in accepting the appointment. His intervention would attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.”
The Trust Fund will support infrastructure upgrades, talent development, and sustainable sports financing in Osun.