Bako Commends Sportsville Award

As the countdown continues to the 6th edition of the annual Sportsville Special Recognition Award, more goodwill messages have continued to roll in from sports personalities across the country.

Respected media personality, Dr Danladi Bako OON, in a letter to the organisers, extolled the award ceremony, describing it as the most authentic in the history of sports awards in the country.

In the letter dated March 26th, 2026, Bako, who holds the traditional title of Kogunan Sokoto  and a former Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), wrote “It is with unbridled joy and untainted commitment to Sports in Nigeria that I commend and appreciate this unique event – SPORTSVILLE Awards 2026 on the occasion of its 6th edition.

“Being a recipient of the Award some years back, I have studiously followed the tremendous growth of what has now become the most authentic Sports Award in the country today.

“I congratulate all the recipients but most especially Mr Kwame Arthur, who I personally have witnessed his passion, commitment, endurance, and inspirational mentorship of many established sports stars as well as upcoming talents.

“The choice of award – Transformative Impact Award- to be bestowed on Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Chairman National Sports Commission, is both beffiting as well as a challenge to bring his wealth of experience to geometrically elevate the fortunes of Nigerian sports as speedily as possible.

“For the Chief Executive Officer of Sportsville , Frank Ilaboya and his management team, I felicitate with you and implore you to make us your mentors, sports lovers, and our colleagues in journalism proud,” 

Bako has also been a chairman of Sokoto State Football Association and Special Advicer to the Sports Minister (1995-1988).

Last Friday, the well-respected businessman, Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, the Chief Executive Officer of LAPO Microfinance Bank, also commended the organizers of the award ceremony for standing out of the pack.

This year’s award ceremony coming up on April 3rd at the Lagos Country Club promises to be another gathering of the crème de la crème of sports professionals in Nigeria.