By Myke Agunwa, Abuja
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2025, one of the nation’s leading real estate developers, T.Pumpy Concept Limited, has announced a unique celebration designed to highlight health, wellness, and national unity, featuring football stars like Kanu Nwankwo and Obafemi Martins.
The company, widely respected for its commitment to affordable housing and community development, is hosting a novelty football match that brings together Nigerians through their shared love of sports.
The event, scheduled to take place at 4:00 p.m. at the Riverdo Arena, Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, will the football legends, is expected to spark excitement among fans while reinforcing the symbolic power of football as a unifying force in the country. The T.Pumpy Football Club will face off against Riverdo Football Club in what promises to be a lively and entertaining encounter.
According to the company, the novelty match goes beyond recreation. It is an intentional initiative to promote health, fitness, and harmony among Nigerians, in line with the values of Independence Day—freedom, resilience, and unity.
“This celebration is our way of encouraging Nigerians to embrace peace, wellness, and togetherness,” said Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited. “With football being one of our greatest passions, we are using the game to remind ourselves of what truly binds us as a people.”
For T.Pumpy Concept, health is not just a corporate social responsibility project but a core passion. The company believes that a healthy society forms the foundation for productivity and sustainable growth. By organizing the Independence Day novelty football match, the firm aims to encourage physical activity, mental wellness, and emotional balance.
Football, often described as Nigeria’s number one unifier, has historically bridged ethnic, religious, and social divides. The presence of Kanu Nwankwo, who overcame personal health challenges to become a global ambassador for heart health through his Kanu Heart Foundation, gives the event an added layer of significance. Obafemi Martins, known for his speed, determination, and rise from modest beginnings to international recognition, also symbolizes resilience and perseverance—values that resonate with Nigeria’s national journey.
While the company is widely recognized for its estates in Abuja and its expanding footprint in Ibadan, Ilorin, Ekiti, and other states, T.Pumpy Concept insists that its mission goes beyond building houses. Its vision is to create environments that nurture families, friendships, and futures while fostering peace and inclusivity.
“Real estate, for us, is about more than bricks and mortar,” Adaralegbe emphasized. “It’s about shaping communities where Nigerians can live healthy, happy, and united lives.”
The company has built a reputation for secure, affordable, and well-planned estates, making it a trusted name in the real estate sector. This Independence celebration, it says, is an extension of that philosophy—building not just estates but stronger bonds among Nigerians.
In a statement, the company likened football’s values of teamwork, resilience, and discipline to the collective task of building the Nigerian nation. Just as players must cooperate to win a match, Nigerians, the company noted, must work together to strengthen unity and achieve shared goals.
“Through this celebration, we are reinforcing the ideals of tolerance, cooperation, and mutual respect,” the company said. “Nigeria at 65 is a story of resilience and diversity, and we must continue to embrace the values that hold us together.”
T.Pumpy Concept has invited Nigerians from all walks of life to attend the October 1 novelty football match, promising not only sporting action but also music, camaraderie, and moments of reflection.
“Beyond the fun and entertainment, we want Nigerians to carry forward the bigger message of love, wellness, and unity,” Adaralegbe stated. “At 65, Nigeria’s journey is still unfolding, but with peace and togetherness, we can achieve our collective destiny.”
As the nation celebrates its Independence, T.Pumpy Concept is reaffirming its role as more than a real estate developer. It sees itself as a partner in Nigeria’s journey toward a brighter, healthier, and more united future.
