Anniversary: Gov. Ademola Adeleke Honors Ex-International Ademola Adeshina, 73 Others With State Award

 

Anniversary: Gov. Ademola Adeleke Honors Ex-International Ademola Adeshina, 73 Others With State Award

Akanni Seyi

As part of activities marking the second anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke in office, the state government has bestowed merit awards to 74 outstanding indigenes of the state in Osogbo.

Speaking during the event, Governor Ademola Adeleke said the award is in recognition of the contributions of the awardees towards the development of the state and the country at large.

Adeleke while urging the awardees not to relent in contributing their quota to the development of the state, promised that his administration would continue to recognize those making the state proud in their various endeavours.

The governor also said his administration will not relent in delivering good governance to the people of Osun State.

Ademola Adeshina had illustrious career in football even against the wish of parents, driven by passion, he's a product of grassroot football from Osun State. Ademola started with Igbalaye FC before joining NEPA FC, he would later starred for Abiola Babes, Julius Berger and Shooting Stars F.C. A tough and imposing player later had spell in Belgium with Sporting Lokeren.

Adeshina represented Nigeria at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He also made several appearances for the senior Nigeria national football team, including five FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, and he played at the 1982, 1984 and 1988 and 1990 African Cup of Nations finals with 45 caps to his credits. Ademola Adeshina after quitting active football later tutored NEPA FC and the then Prime FC, he would later named President, Osun Utd. His exploits has earned him several accolades including a chieftaincy title, he is the Gbobaniyi of Gbongan land.

The event which took place at Adolak Event Hall in the metropolis had other awardees like, former governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, astute politician, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, content creator, Layi Wasabi, Dr Victoria Adunola Samson, the co-founder, BOVAS and Company Ltd; former INEC National Commissioner, Professor Lai Olurode, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Lasun Yusuf among others.