In a ceremony that reflected both prestige and pride, Megastar Magazine, organisers of the celebrated Megastar Man of the Decade Awards has honoured the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, with its coveted Outstanding Sports Leadership Award.
The award, one of the publication’s flagship honours under its “Man of the Year” and “Megastar Man of the Decade” categories, was formally presented on Wednesday in Benin City by the magazine’s Publisher, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, an international celebrity journalist.
Dr. Ifetayo praised Enabulele’s “exceptional and nationally deserving” contributions to sports development, noting that the Chairman’s impact has resonated far beyond the state. “We recognise what you are doing and found it worthy of celebration. Your work is inspiring many people, even beyond what you may realise,” he said.
He added that the award presentation, initially scheduled for Abuja on October 11, 2025, was moved to Benin due to Enabulele’s demanding schedule. “Good things have no hiding place. Your impact is visible, and that is why your name emerged for this recognition,” he remarked.
The publisher explained that the honour spotlights individuals transforming institutions across Nigeria, in both public and private sectors. He also revealed that the ceremony was broadcast live on Channels Television and Arise TV.
A visibly elated Enabulele described the recognition as motivation to advance the Commission’s mandate. “I am deeply honoured. In two weeks, I will be one year in office, and by God’s grace, we have already recorded remarkable milestones. The achievements of our first six months were only the seed—we are now building a new narrative for the Commission,” he said.
He highlighted Edo State’s robust grassroots sports investment, crediting the drive to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s sports agenda. “What makes Edo unique is our belief in grooming young athletes. While others depend on poaching talent, we focus on identifying and nurturing home-grown athletes. If we present 2,000 athletes at a competition, over 1,900 are from Edo,” he noted.
Enabulele also reaffirmed Edo’s readiness to host the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival, scheduled for February. “The Governor has mandated us not only to host but to win. This is the legacy we are building,” he declared.
The presentation was witnessed by Mr. Patrick Ochoga, Chairman Edo NUJ Correspondents Chapel, and Mr. Friday Aghedo, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Edo State.
