The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Jubril Adigun, has congratulated media practitioner, Bayo Adegboyega, on his appointment as Consultant on New Media to the National Sports Commission (NSC) under the leadership of the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade. Adigun described the appointment as well-deserved, expressing confidence that Adegboyega’s professionalism, dedication, and experience would significantly contribute to the commission’s efforts in advancing sports development through effective digital communication.
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists, Adigun, who described Adegboyega as a brother, friend, and colleague, said the appointment was a recognition of years of hard work and commitment to excellence in the media profession. He prayed for wisdom, strength, and divine guidance for the new consultant, expressing optimism that he would justify the confidence reposed in him.
The NUJ secretary also lauded the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, popularly known as Ozogbula, for identifying and appointing competent individuals into strategic positions. According to him, Olopade has consistently demonstrated an uncommon ability to discover talents, mentor young professionals, and create opportunities for deserving people across different sectors.
Adigun noted that his admiration for Olopade’s leadership was borne out of personal experience, recalling his time as Personal Assistant to former Gateway Football Club coach, Gbenga Ogunboye, during Olopade’s tenure as Ogun State Commissioner for Sports. He added that even while serving in the National Youth Service Corps in Cross River State, he continued to benefit from Olopade’s encouragement and support, describing him as a personal source of inspiration whose leadership has positively impacted many lives.
He therefore congratulated Adegboyega on the new national assignment and urged him to see the appointment as an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the growth of Nigerian sports. Adigun expressed confidence that the new consultant would excel in the role and further justify the confidence reposed in him by the National Sports Commission, while wishing him a successful and impactful tenure.
