The Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Sports, led by its Chairman, Hon. Olajide Johnson Oguntodu, on Wednesday paid a familiarization visit to the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), marking a strategic move to enhance legislative oversight and deepen collaboration within the state’s sports ecosystem.
The engagement, held at the agency’s headquarters, brought together members of the committee and the newly constituted ODSFA management committee. It served as a platform to address current challenges, share future priorities, and align on the overall strategic direction of football development in the state.
During the session, the lawmakers stressed the importance of transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery, while acknowledging that sustainable football growth requires solid institutional frameworks and consistent government backing.
In response, ODSFA General Manager, Mr. Divine Ogbonnaya, presented the agency’s operational roadmap, outlining key focus areas such as youth empowerment through grassroots football, talent development, and infrastructure upgrades.
Both parties committed to fostering a stronger working relationship going forward. The legislators assured the agency of their readiness to provide legislative and budgetary support, urging the new leadership to align its programmes with broader state sports development policies.
Hon. Oguntodu encouraged the management team to turn its outlined plans into visible actions, particularly in grassroots engagement and the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure. He also disclosed that the committee would carry out periodic assessments to ensure targets are met.
The visit also included an inspection tour of ongoing renovation works at the agency’s players’ hostel, among other facilities.
Other lawmakers on the delegation included Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa, Hon. Japhet Oluwatoyin, Hon. Tope Abdul, and others.
— Michael Akintunde, Media Manager, Ondo State Football Agency
