The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged her support for Ekiti Queens to Excel in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
Dr. Oyebanji made this pledge on Tuesday when she kicked off the 2023/2024 NWFL season at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti.
She said that the Ekiti State Government is committed to developing women’s football in the state and that she would personally be following the progress of Ekiti Queens very closely.
She also praised Ekiti Queens for their performance in their first season in the NWFL, saying that they had done well to draw with Delta Queens, who are experienced campaigners in the league.
The Ekiti State Government has established the Ekiti State Sports Commission to help develop sports in the state. The commission is responsible for organizing and promoting sports events, as well as providing support to athletes and teams.
The First Lady said that the establishment of the Sports Commission is a sign of the state government’s commitment to developing sports in Ekiti State.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, said that he was excited to be in Ekiti State to witness the official commencement of the NWFL for the 2023/2024 season.
Alhaji Gusau said that the current NFF Board which he leads would not relent in supporting female football in Nigeria most especially the league to continue to produce players for the national female teams.
The NWFL Board Chairperson, Ms. Nkechi Obi, expressed delight with the organization of the season opener by stakeholders including Ekiti State Government and local football authorities adding that the physical presence of the NFF added glamour to the occasion.
