Lagos governor’s aide pushes for grassroots sports growth
Damilare Orimoloye, the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Sports, has called for increased focus on developing sports at the grassroots level. He spoke during the 2025 Sports Fiesta, an event organised with the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative aims to encourage sports participation, gender balance, and opportunities for young talents. Orimoloye praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other partners for supporting youth and sports development in Lagos.
What we know
- Damilare Orimoloye advocated for grassroots sports development at the 2025 Sports Fiesta.
- The event was held at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos, bringing together young people for physical and intellectual competitions.
- Activities included basketball for fitness and teamwork, and chess to promote critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Orimoloye said the Sports Fiesta aims to expand across Lagos’s five regions in 2026, with a focus on gender equality and community cohesion.
- The Head of Outreach and Advocacy, SDGs, Ariyo Idowu, highlighted the event’s alignment with goals like gender equality, youth empowerment, and teamwork.
