The new President of Atlético Berja FC, Chief Dotun Sanusi, and members of his Board have sealed a strategic partnership with the Mayor (Alcalde-Presidente) of Berja, José Carlos Lupión Mena.
Sanusi, the Okanlomo Oodua and members of the Atlético Berja Board were officially received by the Mayor (Alcalde-Presidente) of Berja at a colourful ceremony, held at the Mayor’s Palace in Spain.
The event marked a significant diplomatic and business engagement between the Spanish city and Nigerian interests.
Mayor Lupión Mena, it was reported, warmly welcomed Sanusi and his delegation, expressing the city’s readiness for immediate collaboration with the Ilaji Group.
According to the Mayor, the proposed partnership will span key sectors including sports, entertainment, hospitality and agriculture, with a focus on delivering measurable cross-country benefits.
He stressed that the collaboration was designed to foster economic growth and cultural exchange between Berja, Nigeria and Malta.
Sanusi, who recently assumed leadership of the Spanish football club, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening international ties through strategic investments and institutional partnerships.
He noted that sports remain a powerful vehicle for economic diplomacy and youth development.
Details of the strategic collaboration are currently being streamlined into various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), which are scheduled to be formally signed tomorrow (Friday).
The engagement signaled a new chapter for Atlético Berja FC under Sanusi’s leadership, with stakeholders optimistic that the partnership will enhance the club’s global outlook while boosting bilateral economic opportunities.
