Nigeria Davido Appointed Chairman of Osun State Sports Trust Fund

The Digest:

Afrobeats superstar Davido has been appointed the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The state government, led by his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, made the appointment to leverage the singer's global profile to attract funding and transform the state's sports sector.

Key Points:

• David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed to a public office.
• He will serve as the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund.
• The appointment was confirmed by the State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi.
• The fund aims to attract support from sports philanthropists within and outside the state.
• The goal is to ensure sustainable financing for sports development in Osun.
• The state is also renovating the Osogbo Township Stadium to Olympic standards.
• Plans are advanced to establish a central Osun State Sports Commission.

This appointment bridges the worlds of entertainment and governance, testing whether a global star's influence can be channeled to build a lasting legacy in community development and sports infrastructure.

Sources: Punch Newspapers