VAFA Inaugurated In Ondo To Promote Healthy Living

By Kanu Samuel

The Veterans All Stars Football Association (VAFA) has been inaugurated in Akure, Ondo State, with a commitment to promoting healthy living, social interaction and community development through sports.

The inauguration and unveiling ceremony took place at Parker Secondary School, Oba-Ile, attracting sports enthusiasts, community leaders and other stakeholders from across the state.

Hon. Abayomi Adebayo was inaugurated as President of the association, while Chief Segun David emerged as Vice President. Other members of the executive include Prince Adeleye Joshua as Secretary, Yemi Orisadare as Financial Secretary, Mr Akindele as Team Manager, Sunkanmi Folorunso as Public Relations Officer, and Lucky Benial as Welfare Officer.

Also inaugurated was Mr Adewale Ologbon as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

The association further inducted the Alaaye of Aaye Kingdom in Ifedore Local Government Area, Oba Peter Adeoye Adeleye, the Branch Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olumide Aina, and other new members.

Speaking at the ceremony, the President of VAFA, Hon. Adebayo, described the association as a social platform established to encourage regular physical exercise while fostering unity and giving back to society.

He said the association was committed to promoting fitness, friendship and community service through football and other social activities.

“We are a social group that wants to keep body and soul together through regular exercise and healthy living. We also want to contribute positively to society and support the development of our communities,” he said.

According to him, the association has already attracted partners who share its vision and expressed optimism that more people would join the veterans’ association in the near future.

Activities marking the inauguration included a friendly football match between Veterans All Stars Football Association and Alagbaka All Stars FC, with VAFA recording a thrilling 4-3 victory.

Among the dignitaries at the event were the General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council, Mrs Evelyn Lebi; the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Babatunde Akinteye (BABTEE); the Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter, Segun Giwa; and other sports stakeholders.

The guests commended the initiative, describing it as a platform capable of promoting unity, encouraging healthy lifestyles and supporting grassroots sports development across Ondo State.