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Aisha Buhari Cup Will Boost Women’s Football Development – Sunday Dare
The Aisha Buhari Cup, an international women’s football invitational tournament whose inaugural edition holds in Lagos, Nigeria next month has the potentials to boost the development of women’s football and unite the nation.
This is the belief of Sunday Dare, the Youth and Sports Development Minister.
Declaring this on Tuesday in his office in Abuja when he received in audience the Local Organising Committee(LOC) of the competition, the Minister commended them for the wonderful work done so far and the efforts made to host a successful competition inspite of the challenges.
“I knew you started all these with little or no funds,” Dare remarked.
“But seeing how much progress you have made and positive strides you have taken show to me that you are miracle workers. I have read a lot about what you have done even when I was at the Olympics.”
The Minister further assured that all necessary support will be given to make the competition a huge success because it will unite the nation and encourage more interest and participation in the women’s game.
“When the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) president Amaju Pinnick told me of the plans to stage the competition, the first question I asked him was if he had enough time to see it through. He said yes and I promised to lend him my support hundred percent. I’m glad that the event is now a reality. The competition will not only excite and inspire our people, it will also unite us.
“Whatever will unite people has the full support of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, so my support is total especially since it has to do with women’s football. FIFA is unapologetic about the development of the women’s game. The competition is going to attract more women to take to football.”
The Sports Minister thereafter declared a financial support of Fifty Million Naira(N50m) for the competition with a promise to getting other well meaning Nigerians to do same.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee(LOC), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi thanked the Minister for his support in getting the Presidential Task Force(PTF) on Covid 19 to grant permission to have the event staged in Nigeria.
He said the importance of the competition is underscored by the interest shown in it by six of the top women football playing nations in Africa namely Ghana, Morocco, Cameroon, South Africa, Mali, Cote’d Ivoire and hosts Nigeria.
He appealed to the Minister to assist in fast tracking entry visas for the participating teams.
The Aisha Buhari invitational tournament will take pace in Lagos from September 13th – 21st at the Agege Stadium and the refurbished Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
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Happy Birthday to President Tinubu, A leader of leaders, Visioneer- Sunday Dare:
Salutes The “General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy” at 73.
The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Public Communications), Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a purposeful leader who rescued Nigeria from the brink.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Chief Dare said, “Born on March 29, 1952, President Bola Tinubu’s unfolding story is a tapestry of struggles, intrigues, battles, and, ultimately, victories. His political journey has been bold and courageous, a spectacle admired by many.
“The last four decades of President Tinubu’s life culminated in his presidency, an inspiring journey driven by a profound sense of purpose.
His audacity led him into the tumultuous waters of political life, distinguishing him as a leader with a compelling political story. Across Nigeria, he continues to build bridges, fostering relationships and advocating for a national outlook in his politics.
“Where others succumbed to dread, President Tinubu’s bravery in initiating much-needed reforms has turned the country’s economy around, with Nigeria’s prospects now on an unprecedented positive trajectory. These reforms have positively impacted the nation, with economic indicators reflecting significant transformation under his watch.
“Nigeria has found in Bola Tinubu a leader who prioritizes the nation’s welfare over flamboyance. His purposeful leadership stands as a testament to his commitment to Nigeria’s progress and resilience. As Sunday Dare aptly stated, “History has found its man. A leader leading with purpose.
“Happy Birthday to My President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. A leader of leaders. A Visioneer. The General Overseer of Nigeria’s Democracy. A man Leading with Purpose. Renewing the Hope of Nigeria. Rekindling the spirit of Nigerians. Taking the road less travelled to get Nigeria to the desired destination of self-reliance and global relevance.
“On your 73rd birthday my prayers are for more years, more vision, more courage, more wisdom and God’s protection,” the Presidential Spokesperson concluded.SD for Sustainable Development
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