Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (BRF), has confirmed his attendance to the upcoming book launch of veteran sports journalist, Dr. Mumini Alao.
The event, billed for Sunday, August 10, will take place at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, where the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), is expected to deliver a keynote address.
Alao confirmed BRFs’ presence in a post on his X page saying: “I met His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola (BRF) former Governor of Lagos State yesterday, Tuesday, at the Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in company of Enitan Oshodi, Dr. Kweku Tandoh and Lekan Fatodu when Fashola came to present the trophies at the ITTF Africa Youth Cup table tennis tournament finals.
“BRF confirmed his readiness to speak at my book launch on Sunday, 10th August at the University of Lagos. He will speak on the topic, RETHINKING THE CURRENT FOOTBALL BUSINESS MODEL IN NIGERIA AS A CATALYST FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT.”
The book, titled “Mumini Alao: My Autobiography,” chronicles the personal and professional journey of the Complete Communications Group Managing Director, offering rare insights into his over three-decade-long career in sports journalism.
The launch will be chaired by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission(NSC), Shehu Dikko, with Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry (Trade & Investment), as Chief Guest of Honour.
The ceremony is organised by Pentacrest Company Limited in collaboration with Complete Sports newspaper and will attract dignitaries from sports, media, government and corporate sectors.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
