The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Chairman’s Cup recorded another milestone on Wednesday as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the highly anticipated football tournament was officially inaugurated at the APC Lagos State Secretariat.
The Committee, which brings together some of the most respected and active political leaders and public servants in Lagos, is charged with coordinating the maiden edition of the APC Chairman’s Cup — a statewide youth football competition designed to promote unity, talent discovery, and grassroots engagement across the 57 Local Governments and LCDAs.
Speaking to the press after the inaugural meeting, the Convener, Dr Seyi Bamigbade, announced the LOC committee. They include:
Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa – LOC Chairman
*Other members of the committee include,*
Barr. Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin
Hon. Sam Egube
Hon. Yemi Alli
Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert
Hon. Adedeji Temitope
Hon. Mrs. Kemi Ogunyemi
Hon. Tobun Abiodun
Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat
Hon. Bamidele Yusuf Sulaimon
Hon. Mrs. Bada Abolanle Samiat
Hon. Olufemi Akanbi Okeowo
Hon. Muibi Alade Folawuyo
Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba
Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe
Hon. Akeem Dauda
Hon. Adebayo Olasoju
Hon. Adeola Adetoro
Hon. Babatunde Hunpe
Hon. Oluwafemi Daniel Odunayo
Prince Bolarinwa Alade
Mr. Abayomi Adelakun
Hon. Idris Balogun
Hon. Lanre Sanusi
Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola
Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril
Hon. Abdulganiy Obasa
Hon. Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun
Hon. Bola Oladunjoye
Hon. Bukola Adedeji
Hon. Wale Raji
The inauguration, held at the APC Lagos State Secretariat and was attended by party leaders, youth representatives, and sports enthusiasts who commended the initiative of Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, the APC Lagos State Chairman, for creating an avenue to bring together the state’s youths under a unifying theme.
According to the convener, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, the Chairman’s Cup is not just about football but about strengthening the APC family structure and promoting inclusivity at the grassroots level.
“This tournament will give every local government and LCDA a sense of belonging. We are using football as a bridge for peace, unity, and youth empowerment,” Bamigbade stated.
The LOC Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in the committee, pledging to deliver a transparent, competitive, and inspiring tournament that Lagos youths and the APC family will be proud of.
“We are ready to make history with this tournament. The goal is to unite the 57 councils under one APC spirit while discovering new football talents that can go on to make Lagos and Nigeria proud,” Olowa assured.
*Registration for participating councils and teams is already ongoing through the official website:*
👉 www.apcchairmancup.com
The APC Lagos State Chairman’s Cup will feature Under-18 and Under-20 categories, with cash prizes, awards, and football trips for outstanding teams and players.
*From Epe to Badagry, Ikorodu to Surulere, and across the mainland and island* — the excitement is building for what promises to be a historic event in Lagos grassroots football.