As preparations for the 22nd National Sports Festival intensify, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has named Nigerian football icon Segun Odegbami as the state’s Grand Sports Ambassador.
Joining him as sports ambassadors are world champion hurdler Tobi Amusan and heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua.
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The announcement was a major highlight of the governor’s media parley with leading sports editors across the country.
Presenting Odegbami’s certificate of appointment, Governor Abiodun revealed that the ex-international’s role will extend beyond the festival, with a focus on driving Ogun’s sports economy.
“We are proud to unveil Chief Segun Odegbami as our grand sports ambassador,” the governor said. “While the National Sports Festival is a major event, our vision goes beyond it.
With Odegbami’s expertise and contributions—such as his Amsterdam Arena-inspired blueprint—we aim to transform the MKO Abiola Stadium into a world-class facility and unlock long-term value from our investment in sports.”
