Marking the fourth anniversary of Bamidele Omosehin
Foundation, a football competition was held yesterday between KFC Okitipupa and
the Young Boys of Ilutitun with KFC defeating Young Boys with 1:0 scoreline.
High Chief Bamidele Omosehin, the Lisa (Prime Minister) of
Osoro Kingdom and Founder of Bamidele Omosehin Omosehin Foundation hosted
football lovers, especially players desirous of international soccer
participation yesterday at the Okitipupa Government field.
In his speech, at the competition, High Chief Omosehin said the Foundation was not formed for any political gain, but to discover talents at the grassroots and project them at the International scene to make Ikale Nation and Nigeria proud in soccer.
According to High Chief Omosehin, “It’s a privilege God is
using me to raise Talents who will swell the pride of Ikale land as a prominent
ethnic nation in Yoruba land and Nigeria as a whole. This is what anybody can
do with the full cooperation of our people.
“Serving humanity isn’t possible without the mutual support of
others who will key into the plans of the initiator. So far, we’ve been
able to touch lives around despite the societal stigma of attaching
humanitarian services with politics.”
Corroborating the words of the Founder, the ace Lagos-based
Ikale-born beautiful bride in the legal temple, unrepentant human rights
activist cum humanist, Barrister Tope Temokun said the Foundation is apolitical
and a non-governmental organization premised on the doctrine of humanity.
“As a member or pioneer Coordinator of the Bamidele Omosehin
Foundation (I’m not concerned with position as all I’m after is for the greater
good of the masses, especially the common man.
“The Foundation started when there was global despondency. All
hope was lost in the International scene, salaries were unpaid, and wages couldn’t
meet the demand and workload of the workers, that’s when High Chief Bamidele
Omosehin, the Prime Minister of Osoro Kingdom came with the humanity-loving
gestures.
“It’s been four years and we’re on the correct and indelible
track of impact. Consistency is key. The very much reason the Foundation is
waxing stronger and changing-effecting. Yes, we all are political animals
according to my brother, the Prime Minister of Osoro Kingdom, High Chief
Bamidele Omosehin, but “Never say never.”
“Tomorrow might afford a better opportunity to give back to
the people from harnessing government and societal inputs. For now, nothing
like political colouration in our dealings.
“I challenge other sons and daughters of Ikale land to emulate
High Chief Bamidele Omosehin and replicate this in Ikale land. We desire an
Ikale Nation where our children will play for the Sunshine Stars and
other football clubs in Nigeria, Africa and international clubs going to Old Trafford, Nou Camp, Stamford Bridge and others. We have talents in Ikale
land but there are no opportunities for them to thrive. Now is the time.”
The Ondo State Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation,
Otunba Dele Ajani in his congratulatory message eulogised the efforts of the
Ikale-born philanthropist.
“High Chief Bamidele Omosehin has done what his contemporaries
couldn’t do in the sports sector. In fact, he’s the best as far as Ondo State is
concerned and I’ll do well to award him the best organizers in Ondo State
before the end of the year. I have spoken to him and I’m reiterating it now
that he should train coaches and match officials to give them more experience to develop more players for international round
leather engagement.”
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers present, the
Rebuja of Osoro Kingdom, HRM Oba Gbadebo Bajowa appreciates the founder and one
of his High Chiefs, for taking the bull by the horn towards fostering unity
among the people.
Oba Bajowa said: “Sport is a global unity entity. Aside from politics, which is a means to govern the people, sport is a very viable means
to engender communal unity. This is what we’re seeing today.
“Let’s thank High Chief Bamidele Omosehin for birthing this
novel and brilliant idea of fostering unity through football. He’s been helping
in other areas of life like health, environment, education etc but this
activity is a significant milestone in the history of Ikale land and
humanity. Let’s give kudos to him.”
Moreover, the programme continues today with the distribution
of palliatives to the widows chosen across Ikale land without any nepotic
inclination.
The grand finale will be held on Saturday, 6th January 2024 with the
conferment of chieftaincy title of Lisa of Osoro Kingdom (Prime Minister) on
the founder of Bamidele Omosehin Foundation, High Chief Bamidele Omosehin.
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