Ooni of Ife Endorses 7th Edition of Adron Games

Ooni of Ife Endorses 7th Edition of Adron Games

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman and CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, led a team of senior executives on a courtesy visit to the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, CFR, in Ile-Ife. The visit was aimed at securing the monarch’s endorsement for the 7th edition of the Adron Games, scheduled to take place in November 2024 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The courtesy call followed a week of festivities marking the Ooni’s milestone birthday. During the visit, Aare Adetola, also known as Aare Akile Adimula Oodua, praised the Ooni for his steadfast support for the real estate sector and his notable contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. Aare emphasized the role of sports in promoting community development and national unity.

As a symbolic gesture, Aare Adetola presented a soccer ball to the Ooni, who demonstrated his football skills to the delight of those in attendance. A framed official Adron Games jersey was also gifted, marking the Ooni’s official endorsement of the 2024 edition of the games. This year’s event will bring together sports enthusiasts, real estate professionals, and other stakeholders for a series of indoor and outdoor competitions, with exciting prizes for winners in various categories.

In a signed letter, the Ooni formally endorsed the Adron Games and confirmed his intention to attend the event. He commended Adron Homes for its commitment to promoting sports as a tool for youth empowerment and national unity, transcending ethnic and regional boundaries. The monarch also expressed appreciation for Adron Homes’ support during the recent Olojo Festival and its role in celebrating his birthday with generous gifts.

Aare Adetola reaffirmed Adron Homes’ dedication to partnering with traditional rulers to drive community development. He extended his best wishes to the Ooni for continued health, prosperity, and many more years of leadership. Accompanying Aare Adetola on the visit were key members of the Adron Homes team, including Adenike Ajobo (Managing Director), Ihuoma (DGSM), Azuru, and Emmanuel Oladapo (DAS), among others. 

The Adron Games 2024 promises to be a remarkable event, fostering unity and sportsmanship among participants from various sectors.