DG LAGOS SPORTS COMMISSION MEETS MOTHER IN VIRAL VIDEO OVER DAUGHTER’S ORDEAL
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has intervened in the case of a Lagos State athlete whose mother recently raised concerns on social media after her daughter was allegedly prevented from participating in a crucial sporting engagement.
Fatodu visited the athlete’s mother, Mrs. Kafayat Oshodi, at her residence on Rabiatu Street, Shitta, Surulere, Lagos, following a viral video in which she expressed her grievances over the incident.
During the visit, the LSSC Director-General assured the family of the Commission’s intervention and expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the young athlete’s ordeal.
He also promised immediate action to engage the government agency involved, with a view to resolving the matter and preventing similar occurrences in the future.
“The dream of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the mandate of the Commission is to see young talents being discovered in Lagos and nurtured to full potential. So, any action by anyone or an entity that seeks to negate that lofty ambition for youth empowerment through sports will be a massive disservice to efforts on talent development,” Fatodu said.
He added that the Commission would develop a more robust working synergy and policy framework involving the Commission, other government agencies, parents, and athletes to help prevent similar situations.
“I am assuring you of immediate action by reaching out to the government entity involved in the situation to avert future occurrences. We are looking at mid- and long-term responses that will include the activation of a robust policy framework aimed at mitigating similar circumstances, expanding communication channels among the Commission, parents, and the athletes to ensure urgent support whenever the need arises, and increasing awareness among MDAs to protect future talents,” he said.
Reacting to the intervention, Oshodi acknowledged the Lagos State Sports Commission as a consistent enabler of her daughter’s dreams and those of other young athletes.
She, however, called for increased sensitisation of other government institutions in the state to ensure that government agencies do not inadvertently become barriers to young people pursuing their ambitions.
Oshodi particularly urged more attention to be given to young female athletes, stressing the need to prevent situations that could hinder their sporting careers and aspirations.
See part of the video below:
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