Oriyomi Oluyole Hails Funmi Obisesan, Says Sports Promote Unity, Youth Development

Barrister Lawal Akeem Ishola, popularly known as Oriyomi Oluyole and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oluyole State Constituency, has commended the organisers of the Funmi Obisesan Tennis Cup for using sports to promote unity, talent development and youth engagement.

Ishola, while speaking on the importance of sporting activities, described sports as a powerful instrument for bringing people together, fostering discipline and creating opportunities for young people to discover and develop their talents.

He noted that beyond entertainment and competition, sports play a significant role in promoting physical fitness, encouraging teamwork and instilling values such as commitment, perseverance, respect and fair play.

The APC candidate stressed the need for individuals, community leaders and organisations to invest in sporting initiatives capable of engaging young people positively and helping them channel their energy towards productive ventures.

He also lauded Chief Engineer Funmi Obisesan for organising the Funmi Obisesan Tennis Cup under the auspices of the Funmi Obisesan Development and Empowerment Initiatives (FODEI), describing the initiative as a commendable contribution to grassroots sports development.

According to him, initiatives of this nature provide platforms for emerging talents to showcase their abilities, compete in a healthy environment and build relationships that transcend social and political differences.

Ishola further noted that sustained investment in grassroots sports could help identify promising athletes, promote healthy lifestyles and create pathways for young people to pursue opportunities in the sporting industry.

He urged other well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations and community stakeholders to emulate the organisers by supporting programmes that promote youth empowerment, social inclusion and community development.

The Funmi Obisesan Tennis Cup features novelty exhibition matches and competitive tennis events, with participants competing for gold, silver and bronze medals.

The tournament, organised by Chief Engineer Funmi Obisesan, reflects the role of community-driven initiatives in encouraging sporting participation and strengthening grassroots engagement.