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SSA Adeboye Appoints Veteran Sports Journalist George Aluo as Media Consultant

Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has appointed veteran sports journalist and former Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Chief George Aluo, as Media Consultant to his Office. The appointment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness around the Federal Government's grassroots sports development agenda.

Aluo brings decades of experience in sports journalism, media management, and football administration, having served as Chairman of the NNL and with extensive editorial responsibilities in the Nigerian media. Adeboye highlighted Aluo's valuable experience and deep understanding of the Nigerian sports environment, noting that his appointment is timely as the Office intensifies preparations for initiatives aimed at strengthening the pathway between grassroots participation and elite sports development.

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