The newly established Prime Turf Gym and Fitness Centre, located at Afowowa in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been commissioned amid excitement, with dignitaries and residents describing the facility as a major boost to sports development, youth engagement and healthy living in the council area.
The state-of-the-art facility, which features a lush green football turf, modern gym equipment and a serene environment, is designed to provide opportunities for sporting activities, physical fitness, recreation and youth development.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Executive Chairman of Ewekoro Local Government, Hon. Adesina Sikiru Adisa, who was represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Aladeselu Adewale (JP), commended the management of Prime Turf Gym and Fitness for investing in a project capable of positively impacting the community.
The council chairman described the establishment of the facility as more than a recreational project, noting that it represents an investment in the health, wellbeing and productivity of the people.
“Establishing a modern fitness centre in our community is not only about recreation and physical exercise; it is also an investment in the health, well-being and productivity of our people.
“As a Local Government, we are committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthy living, youth engagement, employment opportunities and community development.”
The chairman congratulated Oba Umaru Hamzat, the Olu of Afowowa, the chiefs, management and staff of Prime Turf Gym and Fitness, as well as the people of Afowowa, on what he described as a significant milestone.
He urged residents, particularly youths, to take advantage of the facility by making fitness, sports and healthy living an integral part of their daily lives.
He also assured the management of the council's support and wished the facility sustainable growth and success.
In the same vein, the Olu of Itori, Oba (Dr.) Abdulfatai Akorede Akamo, described Prime Turf Gym and Fitness as a first-of-its-kind facility in the history of Ewekoro Local Government.
The monarch, speaking on behalf of the Council of Obas in Ewekoro Local Government, announced a donation of ₦500,000 as support to the management of Prime Turf Gym and Fitness.
He also personally donated ₦200,000 to each of the two teams that featured in the football match organised to commemorate the commissioning, while making additional donations to some stakeholders who attended the ceremony.
Oba Akamo pledged his support for the development of the facility and promised to personally attend football matches played at the centre.
“We need to encourage the management. We will do everything possible to make sure this place is maintained and beehive of activities. In fact, I will be coming to watch matches whenever there are games and cheer the teams.”
Earlier, the Managing Director of Prime Turf Gym and Fitness, Engineer Adeleke David, expressed gratitude to God for making the project a reality.
He particularly appreciated Oba Umaru Olatunji Hamzat, the Olu of Afowowa Sogade, for providing the opportunity and enabling the company to establish the facility in his domain.
Engineer Adeleke acknowledged that the journey was not without challenges, saying that determination, hard work, a clear vision and resilience were instrumental to the successful completion of the project.
He expressed appreciation to individuals who contributed their expertise, time and advice towards the development of the facility.
“The celebration belongs to you all. Your contributions are highly appreciated and we will not take them for granted. I equally appreciate the government delegation, traditional rulers and other well-wishers for honouring our invitation.”
According to him, the project represents the company's contribution to community development as a private investor through the provision of sports infrastructure and recreational opportunities.
He explained that one of the major objectives of Prime Turf Gym and Fitness is to discover, nurture and develop young sporting talents within Ewekoro Local Government.
“Ewekoro Local Government has so many talented footballers. With this facility, they will be able to develop their skills, while many more budding stars will be discovered and nurtured to stardom."
“We want to give our youths a better turf and a good atmosphere to exhibit their God-given talents.”
Engineer Adeleke further disclosed that the company has plans to establish more facilities in other parts of Ewekoro Local Government, revealing that Itori, near the council headquarters, is the immediate target for expansion.
With the commissioning of the Prime Turf Gym and Fitness Centre, stakeholders believe the facility could become a major sporting and recreational hub in Ewekoro Local Government, providing a platform for grassroots football, fitness activities, talent discovery and youth development.
The commissioning ceremony also featured a football match on the newly installed turf, adding a strong sporting flavour to an event that marked the emergence of what stakeholders described as a significant private-sector investment in the future of sports and healthy living in Ewekoro Local Government.
The event had in attendance:
The Chairman of Ewekoro local government, Hon Adesina Sikiru Adisa, represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Aladeselu Adewale (JP), the Olu Of Itori, Oba (DR) Abdulfatai Akorede Akamo, Olu Of Afowowa Sogade, OBA Umar Olatunji Hamzat, Olu Itori Oke, OBA Musiliudeen Afolabi Kasali Onipede, Divisional Police Officer, Itori, DSP Dayo Ojekunle and the local government delegation.
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