Adamu, Danladi, Izamoje, Popoola, thump up Sportsville Award

Adamu, Danladi, Izamoje, Popoola, thump up Sportsville Award

It was emcomiums upon emcomiums at the weekend when the 6th Sportsville Award took center stage in Lagos.

Dignitaries who were on ground to witness the ceremony described the award as masterpiece in planning and execution.

The former WAFU President and CAF Executive Member, Dr Amos Adamu, describes the event as world class. He said, “honestly, I haven’t seen this world class award ceremony in recent times.

“I am honestly excited with what Frank Ilaboya and his team put together, great show it was and I say big kudos.”

Chief Isaac Danladi, Nasarawa State Attorney General and Honourable Commissioner for Justice and

former Chairman of Nasarawa United and Chairman of NPFL Club Owners Association stole the show with his candor. He said he was not not expecting recognition from any quarters since most awards given to the highest bidder. ''From nowhere, I saw this Award. It means so much to me because I was not contacted. What it means and represent is that there's hope in Nigeria. Your job will speak for you. I'm highly elated for this and dedicate it to the good people of Nasarawa State”.

In his own assessment, Dr Izamoje, who chaired the ceremony said he was proud of the show. “I salute the outstanding performance of your team, it shows proper planning on your part. Please, keep it up,” the Chairman of Brila Group added.

For the NOC Sctibe, Tunde Popoola, “Sportsville Award is becoming bigger and bigger year after year. I am happy with the progress you guys are making. I can see a lot of improvement and technical quality in your outing and this is quite commendable. I am happy I didn’t miss this gathering of the finest minds in Nigerian sports.”

The General Manager of SuperSports Nigeria, High Chief Felix Awogu, has this to say. “This is a very commendable outing by all standards. The choice of awardees and the award presentation ceremony are quite commendable. Weldone to you and your team.”

More commendations were shared by Charles Anazodo, Deji Omotoyinbo and Yomi Opakunle who described the outing as a great moment in Nigeria sports.

They were all full of praises for the award ceremony saying it represents the creativity Nigerian sports journalists are known for.

Over 18 personalities were honored in the ceremony which was the 6th in the series.