National President of Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, *Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa* has felicitated and rejoiced with Otunba Bukola Olawale Olopade on his appointment as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission ,describing him as a unparalleled expertriate. 

Ogunfuwa, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen by the National Media Officer of the award winning group, *Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR),* said Olopade, with his wealth of experience spanning decades in sports administration, marketing and branding would bring to fore the needed expertise that would transform the sporting sector.

Mama Nigeria as she fondly called noted that Olopade carved a niche for himself in sports administration through unwavering dedication, selfless service and spornsorship drive that turns sports from a mere recreation to big business adding that he will perform optimally in years to come.

The Ogun State born Matriarch praised President Tinubu for his acumen in talent discovery and deploying capable hands like Olopade who hails from her state to a critical sector like sports.

The former member of Lagos State Women’s Football Committee said: “On behalf of the entire members of Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, I heartily felicitate with my brother and former Commissioner of Sports in our dear state, Otunba  Olawale Bukola Olopade, on his appointment as the Director-General of the National Sports Commission by President Bola Tinubu. This is indeed a testament to his cerebral masterclass in managing sports businesses in Nigeria. This is a well-deserved appointment, considering his commitment and capacity over the last decades in sports administration and management."

“We all knew his impact while he was the former commissioner for sports in Ogun State and the Chairman of the local organizing committee for the National Sports Festival, Ogun, Ditto Brand Manager, National Sports Festival ,Delta State in the year 2022, Otunba Olopade will bring to the fore his skills and qualities to fulfill yearnings and aspirations of Nigerian athletes and stakeholders alike ”.

"I pray for divine wisdom and sound health for my brother, popularly known as Ozogula to deliver optimum results in his new office, amen". Ogunfuwa concluded.