Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved financial rewards for athletes who won medals for the State at the last National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State Capital.
Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji made this known during a live interview on Albarika FM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Mallam Mogaji revealed that the approved rewards include ₦200,000 for gold medalists, ₦150,000 for silver medalists, and ₦100,000 for bronze medalists.
According to him, the gesture reflects the Governor’s commitment to motivating young athletes and strengthening sports development across the state.
The Executive Chairman also highlighted several achievements recorded under Governor AbdulRazaq in the last four months including human capital development, infrastructure renewal, and enhanced global visibility for Kwara athletes.
He listed some of the athletes who have represented Nigeria internationally or made remarkable progress in their sporting careers within the last four months.
Table Tennis
Abdulfatai Abdulbasit
Aiyelabegan Sukurat
Fabunmi Mathew
Badminton
Mariam Eniola Bolaji (Para Badminton)
Ayuba Yahaya
Adekunle Oluwagbotemi Precious
Adekunle Feranmi Cynthia
Mope Abubakar Kayode (Coach)
Squash
Rofiat AbdulAzeez
Misturah Durosinlorun
Shuaib Giwa
Football
AbdulJelil Kamaldeen (KFA) – Flying Eagles star attracting interest from European clubs, including Chelsea
Usman Tajudeen (KFA) – Currently training with Brentford in England
Ifeayin Ikechukwu (KFA) – Now in Belgium
Muhammad Abdullahi – Won silver for Kwara at the National Sports Festival; represented Nigeria at WAFU B; now training with a Russian club
Cycling
Falilat AbdulRazaq
Coach Lukman Lawal
Olamilekan Asiribo
Scrabble
Abdulqudus Olawale A. – Overall second best at the World Youth Championship in Malaysia
Aliu Abdulqudus (U-19) – 2nd place at African Junior Scrabble Championship in Kenya
Olojoku Sufyan Boluwatife (18) – 3rd place, U-19 category
Olojoku Hassan (14) – 3rd place, U-15 category
Olosun Khalid (16) – Strong showing in U-19 category
Ongoing Sports Infrastructure Projects
Mogaji further disclosed that the state government is currently rehabilitating major sporting facilities, including the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, which is being upgraded to meet CAF standards.
The Sports Commission Arrowhead pointed out that the reconstruction work is ongoing at both the Lafiagi Stadium and Offa Township Stadium, part of a broader plan to ensure that each senatorial district boasts a modern, functional stadium.
He affirmed that these developments underscore Governor AbdulRazaq’s strategic commitment to sports as a tool for youth development, international exposure, and community development.
