By Aderonke Ojo
Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nationwide League One (NLO), has been invested with a Distinguished Fellowship of the International Sports Institute Education Trust.
The prestigious honour was awarded on September 5th ,2026 , by the sports Institute’s founder and president, Professor Oluwaseun Omotayo ,fspan DFISI
The investiture is a significant acknowledgment of Dr. Ogunnowo’s unwavering patriotism and his exceptional contributions to grassroots football development as an Administrative Strategist.
“I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive this Distinguished Fellowship.
‘’This recognition reinforces my lifelong commitment to developing the sport at grassroots, empowering our youths, and building an economically resilient individuals, who see football as a billion-dollar industry.
‘’I proudly share this honour with my family, incredible team at NLO, the over 300 clubs in our ecosystem and partners who have walked this journey with us.”
