Jakande Shines At The International Youth Games Novelty Match

Hon. Seyi Jakande, the Executive Chairman of Odì-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, participated in the International Youth Games organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development on Saturday, September 13. This event was a highlight of a week-long celebration in honor of the annual International Youth Day.

The games were held at the Jide Sanwo-Olu Football Arena, situated within Ilupeju Senior Secondary School in the Odì-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA. Participants engaged in a variety of competitions, including Table Tennis, Chess, Card Games, and Soccer.

A particularly thrilling segment of the day was the Novelty Match, where Hon. Jakande, alongside Hon. Commissioner Mobolaji Ogunlende and the Youth Administrator Team, faced off against the Youth Council Team, led by Engr. Ibrahim Adigun. After an exhilarating match that ended 3-3 in regular time, the Youth Administrators emerged victorious in the ensuing penalty shootout.

The chairman showcased his football skills again, impressing the audience as he dribbled past his opponents. He provided an assist for one goal and then scored an equalizer, leading to a penalty shootout. He also converted the final penalty, securing victory for his team and earning the title of Man of the Match.

At the event, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, expressed his satisfaction with the state-of-the-art facilities at Ilupeju Secondary School, highlighting their significance as a unique asset for Odì-Olowo/Ojuwoye and Lagos State. He also commended his team for their cooperation throughout the week’s activities.

In his remarks, Jakande expressed gratitude to Hon. Ogunlende and Permanent Secretary Pharm Toyin Oke Osanyintolu for selecting his community to host the Grand Finale of the Novelty Match.

Com. Ibrahim Adigun, Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), acknowledged the presence of dignitaries at the event, including various Special Advisers and Directors from the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, as well as SSA to the governor on Youth Mobilization, Hon. Opeyemi Oladimeji (Ope Eko), and SSA to the Governor on Social Development, Hon. Olamilekan Biliaminu Ọba, along with directors from the Ministry and local branches of the Youth Council.