The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele and the Senator representing Ogun Central, Shuaibu Afolabi Salisu, have submitted that associations, unions and social clubs could contribute to the nation’s growth and development by actively showing interest in the leadership recruitment process.
They spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta at the investiture of the new executive of the Abeokuta Sports Club led by Alhaji Taoheed Awodele as the President.
The deputy governor, in her remarks, urged the new leadership to pursue impact, progress, harmony and new possibilities for the club.
“Leadership is about leaving things better than you met them.nAbeokuta Sports Club has always been more than a sports and social center.
“It is a place where the elite and intellectuals gather, where young and old meet to exchange ideas, where camaraderie is nurtured, and where the future of Abeokuta’s social and civic landscape continues to take place. This club is a community, a space built on mutual respect, shared interest, and a tradition of excellence,” she said.
On his part, Salisu urged Abeokuta Sports Club and other associations to take part in the leadership recruitment process.
“It is the duty of clubs like this to also provide clarity. To assist people to decipher from what is good, both in the long and short term. And what also meant just for political approach.
“They’re supposed to be a repository of knowledge assisting those of us who are in political offices. To shape the policy, to provide policy input and to also help to clarify issues,” the senator who was inducted as Vice Patron alongside others, said.
The new President, Awodele, promised to lead, in the next two years, with integrity, transparency and relentless passion.
He unveiled plans to construct modern swimming pools, complete a tennis house, reconstruct 5-a-side soccer pitch and its gallery and other infrastructure upgrades.