APC appoints SSA Adeboye to Directorate of Security and Intelligence of the Presidential Campaign Council

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, expressed his gratitude for his appointment as a member of the Security and Intelligence Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The appointment, announced on Monday in Abuja, adds another responsibility to Adeboye’s public service portfolio and reflects his involvement in national assignments beyond his core mandate of grassroots sports development.

Reacting to the development, Adeboye described the appointment as an honor and a call to greater responsibility, and pledged to approach the task with diligence, loyalty and integrity.

“I remain committed to serving with diligence, loyalty and integrity. I pray that Almighty God grants me the wisdom, strength and guidance to discharge this responsibility successfully,” he said.

The presidential aide expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the APC and the Presidential Campaign Council for the trust reposed in him, noting that every responsibility entrusted to an individual requires commitment, discipline and accountability.

“I am deeply honored by this opportunity and look forward to making significant contributions to the success of the endeavor,” Adeboye added.

His appointment adds to his ongoing responsibilities as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, where he has been involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots participation, youth empowerment and talent development across Nigeria.

Adeboye has consistently advocated for a more structured approach to sports development, particularly the establishment of sustainable pathways through which talented young Nigerians can progress from schools and communities to national and international competitions.

He is also involved in the preparations for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, scheduled for November 18-19 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Summit, whose theme is “Creating a new path for the sustainable development of grassroots sports”, is expected to bring together stakeholders to examine the challenges facing grassroots sports and identify practical solutions for long-term development.

Adeboye maintained that his latest appointment would be approached with the same sense of responsibility that has guided his public service commitments.

He expressed confidence that cooperation, professionalism and dedication would continue to be essential to the performance of the duties associated with the new assignment.

The presidential aide also prayed for divine wisdom and guidance as he takes on this additional responsibility.

“Every opportunity to serve comes with expectations. I accept this responsibility with humility and determination to contribute my experience and my best efforts to the task entrusted to me,” he said.

The appointment marks another chapter in Adeboye’s public service career as he continues his work in grassroots sports development while taking on additional responsibilities within the APC Presidential Campaign Council.