Sponsor explains decision to hold Femi Otedola Cup

Abuja-based businessman, Nureni Makanjuola, has explained that he decided to celebrate oil magnate, Femi Otedola, with a football competition in appreciation of the billionaire’s contributions to society.

Makanjuola, who disclosed that the grassroots competition is tagged, Ote4Wealth Football Tournament, said the event would hold from November 15 to 20 in Abuja.

The president of Water FC said: “Chief Femi Otedola is someone I have very high regard for. I honestly love him for how he lives a quiet and humble life and how he helps the less privileged in Nigeria and Africa.

“I really consider this a rare privilege to celebrate Chief Otedola in my own little way. He’s a great man and with people like him, there’s a future for Nigerian youths. We should always appreciate people who are selfless and want to assist the nation. Look at all he does with his business for Nigerians who need help from the health sector to the other aspects of the economy. My family and I are wishing him a happy birthday.”

Makanjuola revealed that the Ote4Wealth Football Tournament would feature grassroots teams from the 36 states of the federation and Abuja.