Exactly six days to the 2025 Sportsville Special Recognition Award, there is every indication that this year’s edition will be the most celebrated and attended one.
Just yesterday, more confirmations of attendance came from two notable and respected personalities in Nigeria; the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s leading microfinance bank, Leap Above Poverty (LAPO), Dr Godwin Ehigiamosoe Phd, and Mr Victor Ifijeh, the easy going Managing Director of Nigeria’s foremost daily newspaper, the Nation, confirmed their attendance when Hon Frank Ilaboya paid the duo a courtesy visit. Hon Ilaboya spoke his excitement after the visit.
“It was a day of joy for me and the award organisers yesterday when I got confirmation of attendance from two personalities I have utmost respect for, two Nigerians that have distinguished themselves in their areas of calling.
Dr Ehigiamusoe, the CEO of LAPO has been a big mentor to me, same thing like Mr Ifijeh whom we in Owan West Local Govt Area of Edo State hold in high esteem.
“That these great personalities assured me of their presence during April 3rd award ceremony, is worth celebrating. I must say I am most grateful to have such big personalities honour us on this special occasion of the 5th edition of Sportsville Award ceremony.
“On behalf of the award committee, I say thank you sirs for this confidence in what we are doing,”Hon Frank Ilaboya, an Executive Director in charge of Sports Business Development, Marketing and Sponsorship, Edo State Sports Commission, added.
Dr. Ehigiamusoe, the soft spoken business guru, whose creative and innovation ideas made LAPO the leading Microfinance Bank in Nigeria, spoke of how delighted he is “to see young people like you (Frank Ilaboya ), pursuing their dreams with deligence.
“Your promptness in keeping appointments show the character you are and I am not surprised you are doing well in your field,” the Edo State born guru, added.
Mr Ifijeh, the ebullient MD of the Nation Newspaper, also has kind words for Hon Ilaboya, whom he described as a resilient and goal driven individual.
“Honestly I like your drive and resilience. People like you deserves all the encouragement and support and that’s what we are here for. I will sure be there on April 3rd,” he promised.
On Wednesday, the Pillar of Sports in Nigeria, Chief Donatus Ejike-Agu, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon Lekan Fatodu and the easy going Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Tunde Popoola, confirmed their attendance as well.
This year’s ceremony will be chaired by Oseni Rufai, the Arise TV anchor.
