By Abdul Momoh
The Executive Chairman of Isin Local Government, Hon. Jolayemi Benjamin Olarewaju, expressed his happiness at the just-concluded Sardauna U-16 football tournament in Ilorin. Speaking with journalist immediately after the novelty match played in honor of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday celebration at the Kwara State Stadium, Olarewaju said:
“I’m fantastically happy. I just returned from Abuja to be part of this august program, the Sardauna 16 football tournament. I even scored the only goal in the novelty match. I’m thrilled to have been part of this moment.”
Olarewaju praised the performance of his local government’s players, saying, “My players from Isin Local Government did wonderfully well, but the winner takes all.” He revealed that the team comprised home-based players selected from various wards in Isin.
When asked by journalists about his sports background, Olarewaju shared, “I’ve been a sports enthusiast since my secondary school days. I started as a goalkeeper and played volleyball, handball, and football. I even represented Kwara State on several occasions.”
The chairman assured that his office would prioritize sports development in Isin Local Government. He also took the opportunity to thank and congratulate Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his 65th birthday, wishing him many more fruitful years ahead.