The Osun State Government has announced that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, a move aimed at raising funds to transform the state’s sports sector.

The government also reaffirmed its commitment to completing the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, assuring that the upgraded facility will meet Olympic standards upon completion.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to his office, the state Deputy Governor who doubles as Commissioner for Sports, Kola Adewusi, emphasised that the state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke is determined to transform the stadium into a world-class sports arena that will not only host national events but also attract international competitions.

He said, “Ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium to meet Olympic standards — a project that will be completed in the shortest possible time.”

Adewusi added that the state government is at an advanced stage in establishing the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as a central body for sports administration, development, and policy implementation.

He further explained that the introduction of the Sports Trust Fund will attract support within and outside the state, and also ensure sustainable funding for sports.

His words, “I am pleased to inform you that plans are in advanced stages towards the establishment of the Osun State Sports Commission, which will serve as a central body for sports administration, development, and policy implementation.

“Introduction of a Sports Trust Fund to attract support from sports philanthropists within and outside the state, ensuring sustainable sports financing and development.”

Adewusi mentioned that Davido did not hesitate in accepting the appointment to chair the Sports Trust Fund, expressing his ministry’s optimism that the intervention of the music icon would attract funds that would impact Osun sports positively.