Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the newly elected Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Samson Adamu, alongside senior CAF officials, during a courtesy visit.

The Governor described Adamu’s emergence as the first Nigerian to occupy the position as a significant milestone for the country.

With Lagos scheduled to host the CAF Awards in December, Sanwo-Olu expressed the state’s readiness to work closely with the continental football governing body to deliver a memorable celebration of African football and recognise outstanding talents across the continent.

He reaffirmed Lagos State’s readiness to welcome visitors from across Africa for the prestigious event.