Her Foundation will be engaging the Plateau State Government on strategies to strengthen women’s football.
Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has reaffirmed her commitment to the development of grassroots football in Nigeria, as her Foundation engaged the Plateau State Government on strategies to strengthen women’s football, coaching development, and player education.
Ajibade disclosed this in a post shared on her verified Facebook page on Tuesday night following a meeting with the governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Government House in Jos.
According to the footballer, the visit by the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation focused on advancing women’s football at the grassroots level, with particular emphasis on equipping coaches and providing educational opportunities for young players.
“It was a great honour to meet with His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, at the State House in Jos as part of the Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation’s visit to the beautiful city of Jos,” she wrote.
Ajibade explained that the discussions centred on creating sustainable pathways for young football talents, stressing that proper investment in sports development would contribute to building stronger communities.
“As a Foundation, we understand that sports talent optimization is critical to building stronger communities and this visit was to further strengthen our drive to ensure that these talents are supported in every way possible to become the best version of themselves,” she stated.
The Super Falcons forward also highlighted the foundation’s broader vision of using sports as a tool for social development across Africa.
“The Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation believes that sport is not separate from society, it reflects it. When we invest in coaches, protect young players, and create pathways for young girls and boys in football, we are investing in Africa itself,” Ajibade said.
She expressed appreciation to Governor Mutfwang for receiving the delegation and for providing a platform to discuss the future of sports development in Plateau State.
“We are grateful for the Governor’s reception and for the opportunity to bring this conversation to the highest level in Plateau State,” she added.
Ajibade concluded by reaffirming the Foundation’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s emerging sports ecosystem, declaring that “the drive to impact the promising sports ecosystem continues.”
