PRESS CONFERENCE

THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PROPOSED SECOND EDITION OF THE BAF YOUTH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

MEDIA CENTRE, LIBERTY STADIUM, IBADAN- OYO STATE

MARCH 10, 2009 @ 11.00 AM 

The press conference started with a few attendants at about 12.15 noon with the opening prayers said by Mr. Godwin Akoyon, a member of the project technical committee.

Members of the high table were introduced accordingly;

Hon. Ayoola Makanjuola Joe, Commissioner for youth and Sports

Mrs. Funke Makinde, Permanent Secretary Oyo State sports Council

Mrs. Adegoke, Director of Sports

Other four prominent members of the Sports Council were also introduced

Chief Moses Ajibade Makinde, OON

Mr. Ojo Akognon BAF regional Manager

Mrs. Margaret Oyelami BAF Director Public Relation

Mr. Adeleye Lekan, Project Comm. Member

Mr. Omotayo Aina, Project Comm. Member

Mr. Godwin Akoyon, Project Technical Comm. Member

Mr. Uduikwe Lucky, Director Contact Sports, Project Media Partner

A total of 27 participants represented 5 media houses namely;

Contact Sports

Tribune Newspaper

The Pulse Magazine

Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State

Splash FM

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria was also represented

The speech of the regional director BAF highlighted the journey of the BAF so far from 1996 under the Medical Aid for Africa. The speech introduced the president/CEO of the organization as alumni of the BBHS.

Sports Education and activities were introduced as the BAF initiative in intervening into the problems of youth involvement in criminal activities, thereby promoting profitable use of time among young people.

The regional director further called on the media, conglomerates, philanthropies, and the general public to partner with the BAF in making the project a success.

Mr. Omotayo Aina gave a recap of the 2007 championship while the director public relation spoke on the second edition of the championship coming up in April 2009.

The honorable commissioner applauded the BAF bold initiatives and also recounted how the journey of the government‘s approval started mid 2008.

The chairman of the day Chief Moses A. Makinde who also came all the way from Lagos challenged the government to take more responsibility in youth development and also support bodies like the BAF for the establishment of youth friendly centers.

The regional Manager and the project media partner responded to questions from the press for over 30 minutes.

Closing remarks was made by Mr. Adeleye of the project technical committee, and the closing prayers was said by a member of the Oyo State sports council from the high table.

Light refreshment was served and the meeting came to a close at about 1.55 pm while the press members extended into comprehensive interview with the regional Manager.

From Left Mrs. Adegoke-Director of Sports Oyo State, Honorable Ayoola Makanjuola Joe- Commissioner for youth and Sports Oyo State, Mrs. Akindele Obanubi- Chairman Oyo State Sports Council, Mr. Ogunkunle Ogungbenro- General Manager Oyo State Sports Council.	Mrs. Margaret Oyelami BAF Director Public Relation delivering speech on the second edition of BAF West African Youth Football Championship
Hon. Ayoola Makanjuola Joe, Commissioner for youth and Sports	Mr. Ojo Akognon BAF regional Manager in an opening speech
	Mr. Ojo Akognon BAF regional Manager in an opening speech
From Left Chief Moses Ajibade Makinde-OON (Officer of the Order of Niger), Chairman Project Committee	From Right Mr. Abidoye Olootu, member of the Oyo State Sports Council
Audience	Members of the press
Members of the High table: From Left Chief Moses Ajibade Makinde (OON) Mrs. Adegoke-Director of Sports Oyo State, Honorable Ayoola Makanjuola Joe- Commissioner for youth and Sports Oyo State, Mrs. Akindele Obanubi- Chairman Oyo State Sports Council, Mr. Ogunkunle Ogungbenro- General Manager Oyo State Sports Council, Mr. Abidoye Olootu- Member of the Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Funke Makinde, Permanent Secretary Oyo State sports Council.	BAF regional Manager responding to questions from the press.