Tinubu Celebrates Adeboye Adeyinka's 60th Birthday

On March 11, 2026, President Bola Tinubu issued a statement congratulating Adeboye Adeyinka, a renowned grassroots sports promoter, on his 60th birthday. The statement, communicated through his adviser Bayo Onanuga, highlighted Adeyinka's significant contributions to youth sports development in Nigeria and his role in maintaining security in Lagos.

Adeyinka, affectionately known as Zulu, has been instrumental in promoting peace and security through sports in the state. He has held various positions, including Director General of Team Lagos, which he established 27 years ago in collaboration with the Lagos State government.

He previously served as Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on football matters from 2013 to 2015 and later as Senior Special Assistant on Sports, coordinating grassroots sports initiatives across the state. Currently, he serves as Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development and is the Chairman of Smart City Football Club.