Davido Appointed Chairman of Osun Sports Trust Fund!

Davido Appointed Chairman of Osun Sports Trust Fund!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Afrobeats superstar Davido (born David Adeleke) has been appointed Chairman of the newly established Osun Sports Trust Fund by the Osun State Government, signalling a bold push to revitalise the state’s sports sector. [1]

What We Know:

• The appointment was announced on October 22, 2025. [1]
• The Trust Fund is designed to secure sustainable financing for sports in Osun, attract regional and international events, and complement the state’s ongoing stadium and sports infrastructure upgrades. [1]
• The state Deputy Governor and Sports Commissioner, Kola Adewusi, confirmed that Davido accepted the role without hesitation and emphasised the importance of mobilising philanthropy, private‑sector funding and elite partnerships to raise the sector’s profile. [1]

Why It Matters:

• The appointment of a high‑profile entertainer like Davido to a public sports leadership role signals a shift toward leveraging celebrity influence for public policy impact.
• Establishing the Trust Fund and installing strategic leadership ties into Osun’s broader ambition to host national and international competitions—enhancing tourism, local economic growth and state branding. [2]
• The move could inspire replicable models in other Nigerian states by linking sports financing, infrastructure and youth development with private‑sector leadership and celebrity endorsement.

What to Watch:

• How quickly the Trust Fund will begin mobilising and disbursing funds, and the transparency mechanisms around its finances.
• Davido’s specific agenda: will he launch youth programmes, sports scholarships or international event bids?
• The impact on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium and whether the upgraded facility becomes operational and competitive for major events.
• Reactions from sports stakeholders—athletes, coaches, federations and state‑level administrators—and assessments of whether the appointment leads to measurable improvement in performance or infrastructure delivery.

Citations:

1. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/sport/davido-to-chair-osun-sports-trust-fund-as-govt-overhauls-sector/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/sport/osun-govt-to-establish-sports-commission-trust-fund/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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