Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, JP, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnering with relevant stakeholders to promote sports development across the country. 

The former President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, KFN, assured that his unwavering dedication to the growth of sports would remain steadfast.

Chief Ejidike made this statement Friday evening during an Iftar (breaking of fast) gathering organized by his office for key sports stakeholders at the Kwara Staye Football Association House, George Inih Stadium, Ilorin.

He emphasized that his office would continue to invest in human and capital resources to foster the advancement of sports in Nigeria. Chief Ejidike also highlighted that the Iftar symbolized unity of purpose among stakeholders and also serves as a platform to strengthen peace within the sports community.

 "I thank you all for honoring our invitation to this Iftar, the first in the series by my office as the Nigeria Pillar of Sports. This initiative will be expanded and sustained next year," Ejidike said.

Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya, appreciated Chief Ejidike for the gesture, noting that sports development is a collective responsibility.

 "Kwara State belongs to all of us, and we must do everything humanly possible to positively project it, especially in the area of sports," the FA boss stated.

Veteran broadcaster and Olympian, Mallam Hammed Adio, also commended Chief Ejidike, for his untiring  gesture towards sports development, describing sports as a universal tool for peace, friendship and human development. 

He urged the Nigeria Pillar of Sports to continue his good works in fostering sports growth nationwide.

Similarly, ABS FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, and Kwara State SWAN Chairman, Ayodeji Ismail, acknowledged Chief Ejidike's efforts in partnership and collaboration across Nigeria.

Kwara YSFON Chairman, Mr. Demola Kiyesola, appealed to the Nigeria Pillar of Sports to extend his investments and partnerships to grassroots sports development in Kwara State.

Also in attendance at the Iftar was Hajia Segilola Alaya, a board member of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) as well as other top sports administrators.