Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed his nephew and Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund.
The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports, Kola Adewusi, during a courtesy visit by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State chapter.
Adewusi said the move is part of efforts to reposition sports in Osun and build a sustainable funding model through private and public partnerships. He added that the state is “in advanced stages of setting up the Osun State Sports Commission,” which will oversee development, administration, and policy implementation.
“The introduction of a Sports Trust Fund will attract support from sports philanthropists within and outside the state, ensuring sustainable sports financing and development,” Adewusi stated.
He revealed that Davido accepted the appointment “without hesitation,” expressing readiness to contribute to the state’s sporting growth.
Adewusi said the government believes Davido’s “global recognition and network will bring visibility and attract substantial funding” to Osun’s sports ecosystem.
He also assured that “the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium will be completed in the shortest possible time,” aiming to make it “a world-class arena capable of hosting national and international events.”
The appointment has drawn mixed reactions, as Governor Adeleke continues to name family members to key posts. In 2023, he appointed another nephew, Tunji Adeleke, as Chairman of the Board of Local Government.
