The Local Organising Committee of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress APC Chairman’s cup has announced plans to unveil the tournament in October this year.
The APC Lagos State Chapter Chairman’s Football Cup is a pivotal project towards actualising President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to harness the talents of the youth community for nation-building.
On Friday, Hon. Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, who chairs Conference 57 and serves as LOC Co Chairman, announced the U 20 players tournament, set to engage 5 million young Nigerians in Lagos State, in line with Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi’s principles, Chairman of the APC Lagos State Chapter.
As a community-focused league, it emphasizes talent discovery, engaging young individuals in constructive pursuits that can enhance their socio-economic prospects and nurture their sporting dreams.
The matches will take place at the ward level in Lagos State’s 57 Local Councils, with the finalists emerging from this stage.
According to the LOC Co-Chairman, this platform is expected to expose many young talents to opportunities that will shape their future and career.
The organizers stressed that the football tournament is apolitical and free from political influences, and will be used to raise awareness among youths on the importance of registering for and obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to participate in future elections.
“In this regard, efforts are ongoing to liaise with relevant authorities to establish a PVC registration point at the tournament venue for easy access.
“Furthermore, this initiative is being implemented in collaboration with a wide range of private sector partners as well as football administration bodies, including the Federa Government FootballAgency, Lagos State Ministry of Youthand Social Development and other relevant football governing institutions. Their technical and professional support will ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament, “the secretary said.
The official unveiling of the tournament will take place at the APC Lagos State Chapter Secretariat Acme, Ikeja Lagos, in October 2025, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expected to be the Chief Host, joined by other State Legislators and Executives.
According to Hon. Adedola Jokomba, Secretary of APC in Lagos State, the tournament aims to reduce crime, empower and expose youths to international communities.
