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2020 Abuja Beach Soccer Will Help To Discover More Talents – Hadejia

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Joel Ajayi

The Coordinator 2020 Abuja Beach Soccer tournament Mr. Mahmud Hadejia has revealed that more athletes will be discovered, nurtured and makes the Country proud as the maiden edition of Abuja Beach soccer debut tomorrow at the Jabi lake park in the Federal Capital Territory.

A tournament that is slated for 14th to 16th of February will see four teams across the country fighting for supremacy when the tournament eventually commence.

He gave this revelation at  the press conference and seminar in Abuja to signal the beginning of the event, Coordinator of the event Hadejia said the essence of the event is solely to develop and nurture talent that will mount the podium for the country in the future.

According to him, we are ready to give FCT residents the best of Beach Soccer.

 “This tournament has been the plan for a very long time and I can assure you that all logistic has been put in place, we have four teams which include, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Abuja Beach Soccer Club, Kwara Beach Soccer Club and Badagry United Beach Soccer Club many state shows interest but we decided to start with just four teams.

“We believe in a collective effort, we don’t toll the part of who believe they know it all, I want to call on everyone that this is a collective effort, we don’t have all the resources needed but we need to use it well for us to have the best outing

“So, far so good we are getting support from NFF, FCT FA, media we are really optimistic to have a very good event

He, however, thanked all the development partner for their support urging well-meaning Nigerians to support the game for the growth and development of the youth in the country.

In his address the NFF representative, Mr. Ayo Olu Ibidapo urged other states in the country to toll the part 2020 Abuja Beach Soccer to develop the game in the country adding that the game will contribute to the growth of the country.

He called on the player to use the tournament to announce themselves to the world: “This is your time, to be discovered as an athlete, be the focus and put your energy, don’t look at today, but we focus on the future, it’s going to be a fantastic tournament.

“I want to urge all stakeholders to support the game.”

Given explanation on the fixtures, Mr. Hadejia explained that the three day the power-packed event will be a round-robin format where each team will play three games and the one with the highest point will emerge the winner.

Full fixtures:

On Friday

 Kwara Beach Soccer Club VS Kebbi Beach Soccer Club

Abuja Beach Soccer Club vs Badagry United Beach Soccer Club

On Saturday

Badagry United Beach Soccer Club VS Kwara Beach Soccer Club

Kebbi Beach Soccer Club VS Abuja Beach Soccer Club

 On Sunday

Badagry United Beach Soccer Club VS Kwara Beach Soccer Club

Abuja Beach Soccer Club VS Kebbi Beach Soccer Club

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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles

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Joel Ajayi

At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.

Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.

 What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.

Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022. 

In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.

Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.

“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”

She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”

The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.

Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”

For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”

Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”

Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.

Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.

Chiamaka expressed Further;  “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.

With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.

Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.

“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.

He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.

“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”

Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.

“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”

He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”

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