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BIS Can Produce Onyali, Ajunwa – Minister

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4 years ago

July 1, 2021

Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare has expressed excitement at the deluge of talents at the British International School , Victoria Island, Lagos, assuring that future talents can be discovered for the country.

Speaking at the Final of the British International School Maiden Football Tournament on Thursday, the Minister said ” I’m so excited to see so many young talents.I gladly moved my Itinerary around to join the kids because these ones are the future of sports development in this country. They are also the strength of our youth. I want to congratulate all the students and those that participated. I hope from these young ones we’ll have more Mary Onyali, Chioma Ajunwa and Sunday Bada.
These are sportsmen and women that represented this country in the Olympics, commonwealth games, All Africa games and won medals. I’m sure from here we’ll have stars who will represent the country in the future “

The Minister concluded by saying ” We have an adopt initiative which identifies talents and nurtures them to stardom. We hope to identify new talents and we can look back in the future and say they were discovered from this school”

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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15 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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