Ogun Governor Commends NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are for Role in Successful Hosting of NSF 2024
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has praised the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, for his outstanding contributions to the successful organization of the 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.”
In a letter of appreciation, Governor Abiodun commended Dr. Are’s commitment, management skills, and leadership as a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), noting that his efforts helped set a new benchmark for the hosting of the festival.
“As a member of the LOC, you played an active role that raised the standard of the Games. The government and good people of Ogun State are proud of you and deeply appreciate the rare qualities you displayed before, during, and after the festival. This was a national assignment, and I am pleased to attest that you acquitted yourself creditably,” the governor wrote.
The Gateway Games, hosted in Abeokuta from May 16 to 30, 2025, have been widely acclaimed as one of the best-organized editions of the National Sports Festival in history.