Impressive Strides Of Bukola Olawale Olopade Movement – BOOM
The Bukola Olopade brand has evolved over the years from a State champion into a national prominence. It has been a story of onwards and onwards for the face behind the brand, Chief Bukola Olopade, Director General of National Sports Commission (NSC). One constant feature of the Bukola Olopade brand is excellence. Excellence rooted in patriotism and promotion of human capital development. Described as a workaholic, Bukola Olopade carved a niche for himself as one of the youngest Commissioners in Nigeria during the administration of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State. Saddled with the responsibility to revive the sporting sector in Ogun state. Olopade executed his brief with precision, changed the face of sports in Ogun state and placed the State on the national map courtesy the hosting of National Sports festival. Not only that, the ministry of sports under the leadership of Olopade became a reference point for human capital development -using sports as a tool of empowerment. Till date, Olopade’s records remains unmatched in the history of sports ministry in Ogun state.
Beyond his impressive showings in his home state of Ogun state, Olopade has continued to spread his magic wand across the country, leading Nigeria’s march to global prominence in international sporting landscape. Remember the world famous Lagos city marathon? Unknown to many, Olopade is the brain behind the international marathon event. His vision for road race has ignited a new passion for marathon in Nigeria, a footballing nation. Aside the health benefits associated with racing, the economic gain that comes with hosting international road races cannot be overemphasised. And its no shock that most State government have adopted road races as an important part of their revenue generation initiatives. From tourism to hospitality, Olopade has helped his compatriots to unearth a gold mine hidden in road races.
The greatest win of the Bukola Olawale Olopade Movement – BOOM is the advancement of human capital development initiatives. From his hometown of Ogun state to London, there’s at least one young person who is doing well today courtesy of Olopade’s generosity. He has always been in the forefront of efforts aimed at empowering young people. Little wonder, he’s placed in a sector dominated by young people, both male and female. Even in his current role as Director General of NSC, Olopade has used his influence to help many young people fulfill their aspirations. A patriot , Olopade is known for his uncompromising stand on excellence and integrity. This is evident in the way he has carried out his national assignment. Though, he’s far away from his beloved home state of Ogun state, home is still where the heart is for Olopade. Since he assumed as DG of National Sports Commission, NSC, Olopade has facilitated the hosting of Nigeria’s national women’s team, Super Falcons games in Abeokuta, Ogun state. He was also called upon by Governor Dapo Abiodun to help organise the national sports festival hosted a few months by Ogun state. Olopade’s influence is not limited to Nigeria alone, he’s also a force to reckon with in the global sporting arena. The Bukola Olawale Olopade Movement -BOOM has continued to gain momentum across the world. In the United Kingdom, UK, Hon. Olabisi Olopade, the younger brother of the brilliant sports administrator runs the show as Coordinator of Bukola Olawale Olopade Movement -BOOM UK and Diaspora Branch.