Ekiti state will be agog as members of the Okada Riders Association trades tackle with Ekiti state Artisans in what is expected to be a football classic, as parts of the plans to commemorate and celebrate the state’s governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi on his 55th birthday.
Speaking on the preparations for the event slated to hold Saturday, 8th February, 2020, at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium, Ado-Ekiti, Special Assistant to the Ekiti state governor on the Informal Sector, Prince Ademiloye Adedeji, stated that the novelty football match is a show of love and testimonial of how much the commoners cherishes the state governor.
” The okada riders and the artisans in the state will do battle on the field. It would be a game of bragging rights for the love and appreciation of our amiable JKF, as we fondly call him.
” It would be pure entertainment for all the guests and football lovers. Let me also use this opportunity to commend Ekiti FA board led by Bayo Olanlege for organizing this event,” he added.
The highlight of my day will be the friendly match between Ekiti State U16 team and South Western Nigeria U16 team.
Leading an A-list of football administrators and stakeholders to the event is Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, NFF 1st Vice-President and Chairman Lagos FA, NRA boss Otunba Tade Azeez, NFF board member, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Oba James Odeniran, Chief Taiwo Odebunmi, as well as, top politicians and government functionaries.
