The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Chairman’s Cup was officially inaugurated Wednesday at the APC Lagos State Secretariat in Lagos State.
The committee inauguration, which brought together some of the most respected and active political leaders and public servants in Lagos, is charged with coordinating the maiden edition of the APC Chairman’s Cup — a statewide youth football competition designed to promote unity, talent discovery, and grassroots engagement across the 57 Local Governments and LCDAs.
Fielding questions from journalists after the inaugural meeting, the Convener, Dr Seyi Bamigbade, listed members of the LOC committee to include Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa as Chairman, other members are Hon. Sam Egube, Hon. Yemi Alli, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert, Hon. Adedeji Temitope, Hon. Mrs Kemi Ogunyemi, Hon. Tobun Abiodun, Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, Hon. Bamidele Yusuf Sulaimon, Hon. Mrs Bada Abolanle Samiat, Hon. Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawuyo, and Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba.
Other members of the committee are Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe, Hon. Akeem Dauda, Hon. Adebayo Olasoju, Hon. Adeola Adetoro, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, Hon. Oluwafemi Daniel Odunayo, Prince Bolarinwa Alade, Mr Abayomi Adelakun, Hon. Idris Balogun, Hon. Lanre Sanusi, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola, Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril, Hon. Abdulganiy Obasa, Hon. Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Hon. Bola Oladunjoye, Hon. Bukola Adedeji, and Hon. Wale Raji.
The inauguration was attended by party leaders, youth representatives, and sports enthusiasts who commended the initiative of Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, the APC Lagos State Chairman, for creating an avenue to bring together the state’s youths under the unifying theme: “One Party, One Spirit, One State.”
Bamigbade said the Chairman’s Cup is not just about football but about strengthening the APC family structure and promoting inclusivity at the grassroots level.
“This tournament will give every local government and LCDA a sense of belonging. We are using football as a bridge for peace, unity, and youth empowerment,” Bamigbade stated.
The LOC Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, expressed appreciation for the committee’s confidence and pledged to deliver a transparent, competitive, and inspiring tournament that Lagos youths and the APC family will be proud of.
“We are ready to make history with this tournament. The goal is to unite the 57 councils under one APC spirit while discovering new football talents that can go on to make Lagos and Nigeria proud,” Olowa assured.
