Ogunfuwa Congratulates Olopade for New Telegraph Award

Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa, the ambassador for the Football Fan Club Nigeria, expressed her congratulations to Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), for being honored with the Sport Administrator of the Year award at the New Telegraph award ceremony held on February 13, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Ogunfuwa, who is also known as "Mama Nigeria," highlighted Olopade's significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria, emphasizing his focus on grassroots sports and modern facilities to enhance Nigeria's international competitiveness.

She noted that Olopade's leadership is characterized by charisma and a commitment to transforming Nigerian sports. The award is seen as a testament to Olopade's dedication and the positive strides made during his tenure, which she believes will lead to further developments in the coming years.