The Sports activities Writers Affiliation of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, and White Collar Soccer League on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed toward making a constructive distinction in society, The PUNCH experiences.
The MoU was signed by Dave Jones, President, White Collar Soccer Administration, Chairman of Lagos SWAN, Debo Oshundun and Oba Moroof Amodu-Tijani Oluwa, the Olu of Iwa and Apapa Kingdom at a ceremony held on the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Native Authorities secretariat in Ajegunle, Lagos.
Following the deal, the White Collar Soccer League is anticipated to kick off within the final quarter of the yr with 32 groups, female and male, on the New Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos.
Based on Jones, the partnership symbolises a shared dedication fostered through the use of the ability of sports activities for the betterment of the society.
“The start of the WCFL was impressed by a imaginative and prescient to merge our love for soccer with a want to make a constructive distinction in our neighborhood,” he stated.
“Our mission at WCFL is threefold: to advertise sportsmanship and foster unity amongst stakeholders, to champion well being and wellness, and above all, to provide again to the neighborhood. By fundraising initiatives and strategic partnerships, we intention to construct a brighter future for the underprivileged in our society.”
Lagos SWAN boss Oshundun said, “As sportswriters, we perceive the immense potential of sports activities as a multi-billion-dollar business. It serves as a platform for sustainable improvement, gives alternatives to alleviate poverty and bolsters the financial system. We firmly imagine that the modifications we aspire to see in our communities should begin with us. Therefore, we’re proud to align ourselves with the WCFL to spearhead constructive modifications in our society.”
In his remarks, the Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Native Authorities, Fatai Ayoola, stated, “We as a folks admire the sports activities improvement and nurturing of budding sports activities abilities in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Native Authorities and as we speak’s (Thursday) signing of memorandum and partnership between Lagos SWAN and WCFL will set one other reference of excellence in improvement of artistic initiatives for improvement in Lagos State and certainly in Nigeria.”
Oba Amodu-Tijani used the chance to welcome extra stakeholders into the event of sports activities in society.
“I additionally take this chance to welcome anybody keen about soccer, no matter their expertise stage, who might need to collaborate with us to attain all of the objectives set for this initiative. Whether or not you’re an skilled participant, a newbie, a supporter, a volunteer or a possible sponsor or ex-international, I invite you to affix us. Collectively, we will work to make our communities higher and foster prosperity for our folks.”
