Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the Wife of the Governor of Osun State, has been honored with the prestigious Girl-Child Sports Empowerment Icon Award at the Nigeria Sports Achievers Awards 2025.
This distinguished accolade celebrates her relentless advocacy for gender inclusivity in athletics, her unwavering support for grassroots sports development, and her instrumental role in nurturing young female athletes across Osun State and beyond.
Erelu Ngozi Adeleke has emerged as a transformative force in the advancement of girl-child sports, spearheading initiatives that provide young female athletes with essential resources, mentorship, and platforms to thrive. Her influence extends beyond policy advocacy; she has actively sponsored, organized, and supported sporting events that elevate the potential of young girls, ensuring they have equal opportunities to pursue their athletic dreams.
One of her landmark contributions includes sponsoring the Osun State Female Secondary School Table Tennis Championship, a pioneering initiative designed to unearth and nurture young female talents in the sport. Through this program, promising athletes were given a stage to showcase their abilities, access professional coaching, and receive scholarships and mentorship to further their sporting ambitions.
While receiving the award, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke expressed profound gratitude to the Nigeria Sports Achievers Awards Committee, emphasizing that this recognition fuels her resolve to continue championing girl-child sports development.
“This award is not just for me; it is for every young girl out there who dares to dream, who refuses to be limited by societal barriers, and who believes in the power of sports to change lives. I remain committed to ensuring that female athletes in Osun State and across Nigeria receive the support, visibility, and opportunities they deserve,” she said in her acceptance speech.
Erelu Ngozi Adeleke’s work exemplifies the transformative power of sports in shaping the future of young girls. Her advocacy has not only promoted gender equality in athletics but has also served as a beacon of hope for aspiring female athletes facing societal or economic challenges.
Through her leadership and commitment, she continues to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and create a more inclusive sporting landscape, inspiring the next generation of female champions who will proudly raise the flag of Osun State and Nigeria on the global stage.
Her recognition at the Nigeria Sports Achievers Awards 2025 is not just a personal honor but a celebration of every young girl who dreams of greatness in sports and with Erelu Ngozi Adeleke as a guiding force, that dream is closer to reality than ever before.
Culled from Tobex Media
