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FCT SWAN congratulates Ighalo on his role as National Principal Cup Ambassador
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter has congratulated former Super Eagles striker, Jude Odion Ighalo as an Ambassador of the National Principal’s Cup.
In a press statement issued by the Secretary, SWAN FCT Chapter on Monday in Abuja.
Chairman of SWAN FCT Chapter, Comrade Bunmi Haruna said the announcement by the Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare is a testimony that Ighalo has paid his dues as a national team player.
Comrade Bunmi however commended the minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare for the gesture.
He also described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole. He said, “Being chosen ahead of his teammates is worth celebrating because Ighalo has been a good ambassador of Nigeria and has distinguished himself both within and outside the shores of the country.
“He did not only become the first Nigerian to play for the great Manchester United clubside but also distinguished himself as a top striker that he has always been, scoring vital goals for the club,” he noted.
Mr. Haruna further disclosed, “As an association, we are proud of him, he has set the ball rolling and as a role model, he has not disappointed, knowing fully well that so many young lads are looking up to him”
“We are also aware of his humanitarian gestures towards widows and the less privileged in the society. The Ighalo football academy and orphanage home in Lagos are just some of his laudable projects. We want to urge him not to relent and can only pray for God to continue to increase him on every sides.
“We are also using this opportunity to call on other well meaning Nigerians to reach out to people in need. Once again, a big congratulations to Ighalo and believing that this will spur him to do.more for the society.”
It would be recalled that Ighalo was named as National Principal Cup Ambassador when he paid a courtesy visit to the minister of Youth and Sports at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium , Abuja last Tuesday.
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Remain Calm, IBB International Golf Club Tells Members
It was an unusual scenario Saturday morning as the security agencies comprises of Police and DSS stormed the club, asking staff and members to vacate the club house and course.
While reacting to the incident, the release signed by Ibrahim Alhassan Babayo, the Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, described the incident as unfortunate and unexpected.
Ibrahim Babayo accused some minority members with vested interest who collaborated with some security men to seal the club in an attempt to disrupt the scheduled Extra-ordinary General Meeting of the Club.
The release urged everyone to remain calm, assured them that all necessary legal steps will be taken to ensure that the process of filing the Board of Trustees, BOT, vacancies is conducted correctly despite the attempts to derail the process.
The Captain said the club will not relent in its efforts to ensure fairness, transparency and due process prevail.
While assuring the members of continued support and trust, the statement asked the staff and members to await further instructions.
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