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Aiteo, First Bank lead corporate support for South West Games

By Daniel Akinola
18 March 2025   |   3:27 am
Oil and gas outfit, Aiteo as well as top players in the banking sector, including First Bank and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), have signed for the maiden South-West Games, which, according to the organisers, will empower the youths and aid the country’s rapid sports development.
[FILES] Stadium track; EMORYWHEEL

Oil and gas outfit, Aiteo as well as top players in the banking sector, including First Bank and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), have signed for the maiden South-West Games, which, according to the organisers, will empower the youths and aid the country’s rapid sports development.
 
The South-West Games 2025 is a game-changing initiative poised to unearth exceptional talents and drive sustainable socio-economic transformation in the region.
 
With enormous corporate support for the games, the organisers say that they are poised to redefine the country’s sports landscape.  Speaking on the latest development, the president of the Organising Committee, Akogun Lanre Alfred, stated that the endorsement signals a strong corporate commitment to the development of sports as a vehicle for social and economic advancement.

Alfred emphasized the profound impact of this support, stating, “With corporate giants such as AITEO, First Bank, UBA, and OldEnglish Bakery, rallying behind this initiative, the South West Games 2025 is set to reshape the landscape of Nigerian sports.
 
Beyond the competitive spirit, he said that the games will stimulate investment, create employment opportunities, and elevate Nigeria’s status on the global sporting stage.”
 
Alfred also said that the South West Games 2025 will serve as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing young talent while fostering economic vibrancy across various sectors.
 
The COO of OldEnglish Bakery, Adebowale  Odesola, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that, “The South West Games 2025 will create opportunities for young athletes while stimulating economic activities across multiple sectors. Beyond the competition, it will drive business opportunities, support local enterprises, and foster youth development.”
   
“By nurturing young talent, we are not only promoting sports but also securing a brighter future for the next generation of Nigerian athletes,” he remarked.

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