Sanwo-Olu appoints Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan as DG, Sports Commission 

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan s the new Director General of the Lagos state Sports commission.

The Governor earlier disengaged Babatunde Bank Anthony s the DG while appointing Bolowotan as the new DG. 

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In a statement signed by Mr. Hakeem Muri Okunola, the Head of Service,  the appointment is in line with the ongoing  re organisation of the State Public Service for efficient service delivery. The appointment is with immediate effect. 

Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, a graduate of Economics from Ahmadu Bello University is a brand expert and sports enthusiast. He sits on the board of Prime Signs. He is the founder and Chairman of Bolowotan Football club, a top Nigerian side that got promoted to the Nigerian National League.

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Bolowotan was the Director of Sports at the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Independent Campaign Group (BOS ICG) during the 2019 elections.

Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) was created from the defunct Office of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social Development (MYSSD) and Lagos State Sports Council by the last administration in the state.