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AKURE, Nigeria – FALAYE Oluwatobipopularly known as FAMEhas expressed his intention to organize the maiden School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS) Olympiads and improve representation of student-athletes in sports beyond football and basketball.
Tobi, who is running for the position of Sports Director for him Nigerian Association of Earth and Mineral Sciences Students (NAEMSS)revealed this in an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng ahead of the elections scheduled for Thursday May 14.
“My aspiration is that male and female student-athletes have equality when it comes to sports, especially in track and field events,” he said.
He 200 level student of the Department of Geographic information and remote sensing systems (RSGIS) to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) said his priority is to ensure that student-athletes involved in table tennis, chess, track and field and other sports have enough opportunities to showcase their talents.
“This will not be limited to those who play football and basketball alone, but also to those who know how to run, play table tennis, chess and other sports, so that they have the opportunity to show their skills,” he added.
He also pledged to ensure that no student-athlete is sidelined due to football’s dominance on campus.
“I want to make sure that students are not marginalized and that the focus is not only on football, which is the main sport of FUTA. We will try new things and there will be a SEMS Olympics“, said.
Meet Falaye Oluwatobi
Falaye Oluwatobi is currently the Director of Sports, NAEMSS and is widely known as an elite sports administrator and enthusiast.
He is an award-winning sports enthusiast and dynamic student leader currently studying in the Department of Geographic information and remote sensing systems (RSGIS).
Visionary leader and strategist, he works as:
- Founder/CEO, FUTA Buzz
- executive director, Fabrizio FUTA
- Founder/CEO, supreme football club
Recognized for his excellence in sports media and public relations, Oluwatobi is a highly qualified media strategist, sports public relations expert and analyst with deep knowledge of the game.
Experience and achievements
His professional experience includes:
- media officer, FUTA Tigers
- media officer, FUTA NUGA (all sports)
He has also played major media roles in several major competitions including:
- Inaugural edition, FUTA Champions League
- FUTASU FA Cup 2026
- Awopegba Tournament 2025
- SEMS Class 28 Governors Cup Host
- Vice Chancellor’s Cup 2026
- Inaugural edition, Unity Cup
- Inaugural Edition, Bright Blitz 1.0
With a proven track record of innovation, leadership and commitment to sports development, Falaye Oluwatobi continues to shape and elevate the sports landscape within and beyond FUTA.
