Just after marking a remarkable one year anniversary of ‘Fit for BAO, Fit for All’ initiative, the chairman of Ekiti State Sports Commission, Hon Sunday Ola has said his office would organise a sporting activities under the project ‘BAO Sports Festival’ across the 16 local government areas in the state to celebrate exceptional athletes in Ekiti.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, after the November edition which marks the continuity of ‘Fit for BAO, Fit for All’ initiative, Ola explained that all athletes in the state would compete in categories such as football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, among others between 20th November and 20th December, 2025, to showcase their talent.
He described the Festival as an opportunity for aspiring Athletes in the state not just to win prizes but to contribute to the development of sports in Ekiti.
Ola commended the Governor of the State, Biodun Oyebanji for giving him the opportunity to serve, saying the platform has exposed him to more responsibilities to positively impact youth development in the state.
His words, “I want to thank God Almighty for keeping us till this time of the year. This is November. I also want to thank God for one year anniversary that we had. last month, to the glory of God. Today is another Fit for BAO, which we just finished and we thank God, we thank the governor for the opportunity.
“Now, on the 20th of this month, I’m using this medium to tell everyone in the state that there is going to be BAO Sports Festival, which will span between November 20 to December 20 of this year.
“And we’re having a lot of games like volleyball, football, boxing, table tennis. A lot of sports will be happening within this month and it’s going to be a festival and we are inviting every youth.
“We want to engage every youth that has interest in sport. Beautiful prices, very attractive prices will be won and by the grace of God, it’s going to be a good time in Ekiti. It’s for the whole youth in Ekiti State”.
