ABEOKUTA— The 2nd edition of the Ogun SWAN-Security and Saftey Cup receives a boost on Friday, when the Ladi Adebutu Development Organization donated the sum of One Million naira to the hosting of the football competition.
The Chairman of the socio-political group and governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Hon. Ladi Adebutu made the donation when the executive members of the sport association paid him a courtesy visit in Abeokuta.
SWAN/Security & Safety Cup is a football competition among security and safety agencies organized by Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).
Adebutu commended SWAN exco for the initiative aimed at fostering unity among security operatives in the state, adding that sports remain an essential component of human existence and good health.
According to him, government should invest in sports industry to drive the commerce and trade, saying it is a veritable source to improve the internally generated revenue of the state.
“Sports is an essential component of our existence, good health. We may promote sports for the the sake of commerce and trade. The days are done when we say children should not play football. Sports is a veritable source of income for families and community.
“It is a great unifying factor. It has language of its own. It is what unites the nation. When we see people that write and promote the essential component of our existence, we need to support them to thrive for success.”
Hon. Adebutu, however, said the N1million donation is to provide four sets of jersey for the semi finalists, cash prize award, commemorative shirts, and trophies for the winners.
