Ondo honours autosport group for contributions to sports, tourism

Ondo State government, at the weekend, honoured Work and Play, organisers of Ondo Autosport Rally, for their support in driving tourism and empowering youths through their events.

Presenting the award on behalf of the governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, during the closing races of the Fifth Ondo Auto Rally in Akure on Saturday, the state’s Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, said the state is very pleased with what Adeoye and his Motorsports group is doing to the tourism space of the state.

“It is a show of endorsement and appreciation for the impact this event has had and the huge opportunities it brings with it every time it is hosted,” he said.

Also speaking during the event, founder of Elizade Group, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, urged the youths to leverage on the opportunities presented by the event for economic empowerment, including upskilling to be relevant in the motoring industry.

Thanking the state for the honour, Work & Play President, Ade Ojuoko, said the award would only spur him and his team to do more for the growth of the auto sport sector in the country.

“I am indeed grateful for this honour and the level of support the government has extended to us and keep giving us. We will take this as a motivation to increase our footprint in the state,” he added.

This year’s edition of the race brought in top racers from different auto racing clubs across the country, apart from autosport enthusiasts and tourists, who came to watch in droves.