Lagos and First Bank boost youth sports with N6m support
Young athletes and sports enthusiasts across Lagos have benefited from a N6m investment in grassroots sports development. The Lagos State Government partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Plc to support the third edition of Sporty Lagos 3.0. Adebanji Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, praised the programme’s impact and promised further improvements. The event featured a wide range of sports and recreational activities, encouraging youth participation and community bonding.
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- First Bank of Nigeria Plc contributed N5m in cash prizes, while Honourable Steve Ogundipe donated N1m.
- The initiative was organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Development.
- Competitions included 15 sporting disciplines, such as football, basketball, chess, and boxing, across Lagos’s 57 local councils.
- Adebanji Atewogboye highlighted the programme’s role in uniting youths and fostering a strong sporting culture.
- Attendees praised the event for promoting family engagement, healthy living, and safety in the community.
