Jubilation As Oyo State Government Drums Support for Ibadan International Film Festival

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June 6, 2022

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Jubilation As Oyo State Government Drums Support for Ibadan International Film Festival—-Oyo State Government through its Ministry of Youths and Sports has assured premium support for the maiden edition of Ibadan International Film Festival.

Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Seun Fakorede gave the assurance when he received a team of the Ibadan International Film Festival led by the convener, Usman Ogunlade, a renowned and versatile film maker from the state

The team in company of the Festival Director – Babatunde Ojobaro, a prominent comedian and thespian; the Communications and Media Head – Femi Davies Alagbala; discussed the essence of the initiative and plan of actions for the Ibadan International Film Festival.

Speaking on the initiative, Ogunlade said it was conceptualized tracing back film making history to Ibadan, Oyo state from way back to the early days of WBS/WNTV and how it all started from Ibadan.

“Ibadan is the Origin of film making and as indigenes, we felt we should bring this home having been in the industry for long and working closely with the giants in the Industry. It is important to create a platform for upcoming filmmakers to showcase their talents, filmmakers to brainstorm, network and discuss the future of the film industry.”

In his remark, the Commissioner commended the initiative and pledged the State Government’s unalloyed support to the Ibadan International Film Festival.

Jubilation As Oyo State Government Drums Support for Ibadan International Film Festival

He added that the duty of the government is to create an enabling environment for youths to grow and the present government is ready to support the youths with good initiative.

“Film making started from here and such an initiative should fly and be given support. We therefore assure you of the State Government’s unalloyed support through this Ministry” he added

Giving out information about the film festival, Ojobaro said the festival will be held for 3 days which is slated from 22nd – 24th September 2022 at the state capital. The event according to Ojobaro is aimed at bringing on board the movers and shakers of the filmmaking industry.

“We want to create opportunities for growing film makers and creatives with our master classes, brainstorming session and networking and of course film screening which will review films from all over the world not just limited to Ibadan, Nigeria, Africa which is why it is an International Film Festival”

Jubilation As Oyo State Government Drums Support for Ibadan International Film Festival

Meanwhile, the film submissions for screening opens on Saturday, 4th of June 2022 as the maiden edition of Ibadan International Film Festival is set to premiere in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo State from 22nd – 24th September 2022.

Click the Link below to submit your Film and get more details

www.iiff.ng

For further enquires and Uodates , Follow our social media pages

Facebook/Twitter/IG : @official_iiff

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BOAT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Season Leads Ballon d’Or Greatest Vote With 62%

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October 20, 2026

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BOAT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Season Leads Ballon d’Or Greatest Vote With 62%—-Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic 2007/08 campaign at Manchester United leads the Ballon d’Or of All Time fan poll, ahead of Lionel Messi’s historic 2012 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s outstanding 2008 season has emerged as the leading choice in the Ballon d’Or of All Time (B.O.A.T.) fan vote, with the Portuguese superstar reportedly securing 62 per cent of the votes.

The initiative, organised by France Football, invites supporters to select the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning season in the award’s history, bringing some of football’s most celebrated legends into the spotlight once again.

According to reports published on Tuesday, October 20, Ronaldo’s first Ballon d’Or-winning campaign remains comfortably ahead of the other contenders as voting continues.

Ronaldo’s Historic Manchester United Campaign

Ronaldo won his first Ballon d’Or in 2008 after a remarkable season with Manchester United, during which he played a key role in the club’s Premier League and UEFA Champions League triumphs.

The Portuguese forward scored 42 goals across all competitions during the 2007/08 campaign, establishing himself as one of the world’s leading players and earning the prestigious individual award at just 23 years old.

His performances combined goalscoring, pace and attacking influence, helping Manchester United secure major honours under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The award also marked the beginning of Ronaldo’s five-Ballon-d’Or career.

Messi’s 2012 Season Trails in the Vote

Lionel Messi’s 2012 Ballon d’Or-winning season is reportedly in second place with 13 per cent of the votes.

Messi’s 2012 campaign remains one of the most statistically remarkable individual years in football history, as he scored a record 91 goals for club and country during the calendar year.

However, the current poll focuses on fans’ choices among the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning seasons rather than determining the official winner of the award.

Ronaldo’s 2008 campaign and Messi’s 2012 achievement have once again brought their historic rivalry into focus, with supporters debating which season deserves the greatest recognition.

Ten Football Legends Included

The B.O.A.T. vote features 10 multiple-time Ballon d’Or winners, including Ronaldo, Messi, Ronaldo Nazário, Marco van Basten, Michel Platini, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff and Alfredo Di Stéfano.

The contest allows fans to compare standout seasons from different generations, placing modern football icons alongside some of the sport’s greatest historical figures.

Reports indicate that voting is scheduled to close on October 27, with the final outcome expected after the voting period ends.

A Fan Vote, Not an Official Ballon d’Or Award

Although Ronaldo currently leads the poll, the result remains provisional while voting is ongoing.

The initiative does not change the official Ballon d’Or record. Ronaldo has won the award five times, while Messi has won it eight times.

For now, Ronaldo’s 2008 season holds the reported lead in the fan-led contest, underlining the lasting impact of his Manchester United performances and the continuing interest in comparing football’s greatest individual campaigns.

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