In a recent statement in Abeokuta, FATGBEMS Group's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ayodele Odulaja, expressed the company's dedication to initiatives that foster both physical and mental growth. Speaking to sports journalists following the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10-kilometer race, Odulaja highlighted the crucial role of sports in fostering unity and peaceful coexistence. He emphasized the importance of expanding sports beyond football, noting the disappointing performance of athletes in Paris and the need for change.
Odulaja affirmed FATGBEMS' commitment to celebrating excellence, particularly among physically challenged athletes. He reiterated that the development of sports requires collective effort and that FATGBEMS is devoted to ensuring sports receives significant attention.
In addition to its core business in petroleum product marketing, the company is diversifying into logistics and agriculture, specifically cashew processing. This expansion aims to boost the nation's economy and enhance local capacity. Odulaja also mentioned plans to collaborate with associations like SWAN to promote grassroots sports.