Udale Re-Elected Players’ Rep. On HFN Board, Pledges Better Welfare

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September 21, 2021

A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Haruna Udale on Monday won the athletes’ representative election into the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Udale won the election with 27 votes from the 31 registered voters who participated in the election.

It was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Udale later told NAN that he was ready to give quality representation on the board in this his second time of being elected.

“I want to thank God Almighty for giving me this victory and also I want to thank the players for believing in me and re-electing me,” he said.

Udale then noted that the Samuel Ocheho-led board of the federation had done a good job.
“We have done a great job with Sam Ocheho, now the former president of the Federation.

“As for me, I will concentrate on area of sports career development for handball players.

“We will work together with the stakeholders and the federation to see how we can help to develop the career of players,” he said.

NAN reports that in the election for the players’ representative, Dauda Talle who stood against Ocheho had only two votes.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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