July 03, (THEWILL) – Bukola Olopade, otherwise known as Ozogula, the former Commissioner of Sports under the Gbenga Daniel Administration in Ogun State is now a traditional title holder. The sport enthusiast and his wife, Yetunde, were honoured by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Dr Michael Adedotun, the paramount ruler of Egbaland with the title of Osi Asoju Oba of Egbaland while his wife became Erelu Osi Asoju Oba of Egbaland. The erstwhile commissioner was honoured for his contribution to the growth of Egbaland and Ogun State in general. His coronation ceremony was held at the palace of the Alake and it was witnessed by illustrious sons and daughters of Ogun State, sport administrators, political office holders, captains of industry and people from different walks of life.
The guests were entertained at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Tolu Obe, son of iconic singer, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, entertained the guests at the event while Gbenga Adeyinka was the master of ceremony. Olopade is known for his giant stride in sports as he is the brain behind the prestigious Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Abeokuta 10km race, Remo Ultra race, Ijebu Heritage half Marathon and other notable events across Nigeria.
During his tenure as commissioner for sports, the state hosted the best National Sport Festival ever in 2006. His wife is a director at Nilayo Sport Management Limited. She is also the Chief Executive officer of Gracebell Event, a company into decoration and event planning.
