The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Bukola Olawale Olopade on his appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) of Nigeria.
In an official press statement issued by Rugby Africa, Mensah praised Olopade’s appointment, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional leadership and accomplishments.
“On behalf of Rugby Africa, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your recent appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) of Nigeria. This is indeed a well-deserved recognition of your leadership and accomplishments.
“ Your impressive track record in the private sector, particularly your ability to drive innovation and excellence, positions you uniquely to bring about the transformative changes needed in the sports sector.
Your experience will undoubtedly serve the NSC well and, more broadly, contribute to the continued development and growth of sports in Nigeria and across the African continent,” Mensah stated.
The Rugby Africa President expressed enthusiasm about working with Olopade and the National Sports Commission to elevate the profile of rugby in Nigeria and across Africa. He noted that Olopade’s leadership creates exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth within the sports sector.
“At Rugby Africa, we are enthusiastic about the future of African sports under your guidance and are eager to work with you in advancing the positive impact of sports across the region.
“ I am particularly looking forward to meeting with you in Nigeria soon to discuss areas of potential collaboration, especially in the growth and promotion of rugby as a key component of the nation’s sporting landscape,” Mensah added.
Herbert Mensah, a key figure in African rugby, has been instrumental in driving the sport’s growth across the continent.
He was recently elected to the Executive Board of World Rugby at the 2024 Interim Meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland, further solidifying his commitment to the development of rugby globally.
This recognition from Rugby Africa highlights the potential for transformative change in Nigeria’s sports sector under Olopade’s leadership and emphasizes the growing importance of rugby as a part of Nigeria’s sporting future.
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