The Oyo State African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, FCA, has reaffirmed his commitment to the promotion and development of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), describing the club as a symbol of Oyo State’s sporting heritage, identity and collective pride.
Adegoke made this known during a visit by the management of 3SC, where he emphasised the need to complement support for established sporting institutions with deliberate investment in grassroots sports development across the state.
He explained that his vision for sports development goes beyond supporting 3SC, noting that reviving community recreation centres, organising grassroots competitions and establishing talent-discovery programmes would create opportunities for young people to pursue professional sporting careers.
“Shooting Stars is our club and our heritage. We shall continue to promote it. But we must also deliberately develop grassroots sports by restoring community recreation centres and organising competitions that will discover talents and eventually serve as feeders for major sporting teams,” he stated.
Speaking on his personal commitment to sports and recreation, the ADC governorship candidate disclosed that he maintains a five-a-side football pitch at his private residence, while his organisation, Solutions 93.9 FM, provides table tennis facilities for staff members to exercise and unwind after working hours.
“At home, I have a five-a-side football pitch; at the office, our staff enjoy table tennis after work. That tells you how much I believe in sports and recreation. It is something I practise, not merely something I promise,” he explained.
Adegoke further described sports as a viable economic sector with significant potential for employment generation, stressing that strategic investments in the industry would create opportunities for athletes, coaches, trainers, referees, sports administrators and other professionals.
He maintained that prioritising sports development would not only help discover and nurture young talents but also promote healthy living, youth engagement and economic growth.
“We must be deliberate and intentional about sports development because sports itself is job creation. When we invest in community sports, we are developing talents, creating opportunities, promoting healthy living and building a stronger future for our youths,” he concluded.
The ADC governorship candidate’s position underscores the importance of integrating grassroots sports development into Oyo State’s broader youth empowerment, employment generation and economic development agenda.
Chief Rotimi Johnson, ANIPR, FPD-CR
Oyo State ADC Publicity Secretary
November 13, 2026
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