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Maj Gen Gagariga awards scholarship to young volleyball players

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5 years ago

November 8, 2021

Joel Ajayi

A Board Member of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Major General Taritimiye Gagariga has awarded Education Foundation Scholarships to Abbass Ibrahim (Defense Spikers of Abuja) and Abednego Hassan (Yelwa Spikers of Bauchi state)

Major General Gagariga gave the scholarships to the young players after their exceptional display at the Kontagora Volleyball Challenge Competition in Kotangora, Niger State on Monday.

The Commander Corps of Artillery stated that both players who emerged best Liberos would be sponsored throughout their secondary school to include their JAMB, NECO and WAEC.

Maj Gen Gagariga stressed that the relevance of education in one’s career can never be overemphasized as it touches every aspect of one’s life including learning the game of volleyball.

He said, “I am urging all junior players to take their education with all seriousness as it will project their image. I want to reassure you all of my unrelenting support to your educational pursuits.

“The awards were organized and conducted to inculcate the desire for education to the participants while developing and improving their chosen career as volleyball players.”

Other beneficiaries of the award are; Destiny Ayuba (Vulcan Volleyball Club of Kontagora), Mary, Martha and Blessing Anebi (Scorpion Spikers Abuja)

They are also sponsored throughout their secondary school to include their writing of JAMB, NECO and WAEC.

It should be recalled that the grassroots Education Foundation Scholarship Awards began December 2020 in Nigerian Army School of Artillery Kachia where the then Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, presented a cheque for the sum of N636,000 to Master Abubakar Mohammed of G-RANK Spikers.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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9 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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