The Executive Chairman, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, the Rt. Honourable Babatunde David Olaniyan, has expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde for his efforts at ensuring that the club survived the drop from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Similarly, the 3SC boss, in a statement which he personally signed, acknowledged the backing of every stakeholder as well as Friends of the club within and outside the state for the team’s survival.
Akoro, as the former Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly is popularly known, admitted that it was a very herculean season for the Oluyole Warriors as they had to fight though the last day of the season to retain their elite league status.
“It was a very difficult season for us, it was not easy but we thank God for seeing us through at the end of the day.
“On behalf of the management and the entire team, I want to thank specially our amiable governor, the number one supporter of 3SC, His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde for his commitment and support, which in no small means, aided the survival of the club from an imminent relegation.
“We cannot quantify His Excellency’s unflinching support and total commitment. The fact is, without the governor’s backing in all ramifications, our survival would not have been possible, hence the need to express our profound appreciation to His Excellency.
