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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has promised to build a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state.

Speaking while playing host to the former champion this monday at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, governor Abiodun who was highly elated over the achievements of the sagamu born pugilist also appointed him to light the unity torch during the forthcoming 2024 national sport festival tagged gateway games slated for May 2025.

He also appointed the two times former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua as sport ambassador of the gateway state.

“I want to openly request that, besides the fact that today we are going to officially confirm you as our sports ambassador, we want to request that you come back to light up the Gateway Sports Festival torch; you will be the one lighting it up.

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“We are going to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring, and that boxing ring will be in a stadium here in Abeokuta to ensure that you come home more frequently. Besides the fact that you are now our official sports ambassador, we have decided that we will give you a brand new house in Sagamu,” he said.

The governor urged Anthony Joshua to find ways of supporting the state in the area of sports development by working alongside the Director General of the National Sports Commission and the state Commissioner for Sports Development to host a boxing championship in the state.

“We want to plead that you also find ways to support us back home. We believe that we should have tournaments planned leading to the sports festival, and you were expressing how you will participate and what you can do to mentor.

“We leave you to work with our Director General of the National Sports Commission and the Commissioner for Sports Development on what we can do to ensure that we have activities leading to the sports festival in your boxing arena.

Governor Abiodun also took the opportunity to commend Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), for his transformative contributions to sports both in Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has honored two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua by naming the state’s new boxing hall after him.

This gesture was made during a ceremony on Monday when the celebrated boxer was hosted in Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun also conferred upon Joshua a Yoruba name, “Omobowale,” meaning “the child who has come home,” in recognition of his strong ties to his heritage and his dedication to celebrating his Nigerian roots on the global stage.

During the event, the governor described Joshua as a “true ambassador of Ogun State,” applauding his international success, which has brought immense pride to the state and Nigeria.

“Anthony Joshua exemplifies excellence, resilience, and humility, values that resonate deeply with us in Ogun State. Naming this Boxing Hall after him is our way of celebrating his achievements and inspiring the next generation of champions,” Abiodun remarked.

As a token of appreciation for Joshua’s legacy and identification with Ogun State, the governor gifted him a country home in Sagamu, his ancestral local government area.

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The ceremony also highlighted the state’s rich history of producing world-class athletes like Oluwatobiloba Amusan and Falilat Ogunkoya.

Governor Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development and nurturing local talent.

Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission, was also commended for his contributions to sports development in Ogun State and across Nigeria.

Governor Abiodun praised Olopade’s transformative leadership and his role in ensuring Ogun State’s readiness to host the next National Sports Festival in May 2025.

In his remarks, Hon. Olopade lauded the governor’s vision for sports development, noting the significant strides Ogun State is making under his leadership.

He said, “Governor Abiodun’s unwavering commitment to grassroots sports and talent development positions Ogun State as a beacon of excellence in Nigerian sports.”

The event marked a celebration of Anthony Joshua’s inspiring journey and Ogun State’s continued efforts to empower athletes and foster a culture of excellence in sports.

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