Istifanus urges stakeholders to invest in volleyball

Published

5 years ago

January 31, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

The Team Manager of Scorpion Spikers volleyball club Dauda Istifanus, has urged Volleyball stakeholders to invest in the development of the sport at the grassroots.

Istifanus stated in Abuja on the sidelines of a three-day championship organized by the club, in collaboration with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF).

He added that there was the need to organize more competitions at the grassroots to popularise the sport in the country.

According to him, the aim of the competition is to create an enabling environment for the youth to play the game of volleyball.

“This club (Scorpion spikers) took it upon itself to look to bring these youths together,” he said.

He said the championship was organized to prevent Youths from engaging in crimes and to stay away from other vices.

“We decided to bring the children together to teach them the game of volleyball, we didn’t stop only at volleyball, we also checked on their morals and education.

“We have people from the MDAs, as well as the paramilitary participating in this competition.

“We have the veterans, who are retired personnel; for the veterans, it is for physical fitness and they are contributing positively to the younger ones that are playing professionally.”

He, however, the manager said that the club would help players from the paramilitary, to continue with the sport professionally.

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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application

Published

1 month ago

September 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.

The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.

According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.

NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.

It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.

The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.

It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission

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