The business beyond the final whistle
Chief Segun Odegbami was my favourite footballer growing up. His recent address to participants of Senior Executive Course 48 at
Government has a practical role here. Transparent concessions, dependable transport and utilities, and clear operating agreements can make it easier for private investors to commit capital. Public authorities should establish what facilities must deliver, select capable partners and hold them to those obligations. A stadium’s commercial plan should receive serious scrutiny before public money is spent on construction. Odegbami’s challenge deserves attention. We should judge progress by employment, viable businesses and facilities that remain useful, alongside sporting achievement. Nigeria already has the talent and the audience. Building the infrastructure and commercial arrangements around them is how that enthusiasm can support livelihoods long after spectators go home. The final whistle should end the match. It should not end the business. .Orimalade is a commercial property and infrastructure executive Related News The AI vendors: How anonymous networks and paid creators could shape 2027 campaign Africa’s emerging dawn: Reimagining the continent’s place in a shifting world Diri imposes curfew on Bayelsa community Share
Odegbami’s challenge deserves attention. We should judge progress by employment, viable businesses and facilities that remain useful, alongside sporting achievement. Nigeria already has the talent and the audience. Building the infrastructure and commercial arrangements around them is how that enthusiasm can support livelihoods long after spectators go home. The final whistle should end the match. It should not end the business. .Orimalade is a commercial property and infrastructure executive Related News The AI vendors: How anonymous networks and paid creators could shape 2027 campaign Africa’s emerging dawn: Reimagining the continent’s place in a shifting world Diri imposes curfew on Bayelsa community Share
The final whistle should end the match. It should not end the business. .Orimalade is a commercial property and infrastructure executive Related News The AI vendors: How anonymous networks and paid creators could shape 2027 campaign Africa’s emerging dawn: Reimagining the continent’s place in a shifting world Diri imposes curfew on Bayelsa community Share
.Orimalade is a commercial property and infrastructure executive Related News The AI vendors: How anonymous networks and paid creators could shape 2027 campaign Africa’s emerging dawn: Reimagining the continent’s place in a shifting world Diri imposes curfew on Bayelsa community Share
