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Blue House Wins 17th GDSS Annual Inter House Sports…former sports minister,Dalung promises to support school’s cultural group

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3 years ago

February 17, 2022

Blue House has emerged overall winners of 17th annual inter house sports of Government Day Secondary School, Karu

After several hours of competing in various events. Blue House garnered 272 points to emerge champions of the seventeen sports fiesta.

The competition which involved four houses and held at the schools premises had Yellow and Green emerging second and third with 202 and 176 respectively as Red with 158 points finished fourth.

Speaking after the contest,the principal Mrs Onuagwu N.A commended the Chairman, Secondary School Education Board, students,teachers and parents who made event possible through their support.

She also assured that as long as she is the principal,sports will remain an important curriculum of the school.

The former Minister of Youth and Sports Development,Barr Solomon Selcap Dalung commended the school for making sports a stable of the School while re-emphasizing the important role sports play in the holistic development of a child .

He, however, call on government to pay more than usual attention to sports at primary,secondary and tertiary institution saying it is the best way to combat crime,social vices and unrest

Dalung, now went ahead to make a promise to Sponsor a cultural festival in the school after the wonderful display of the school cultural group.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

Published

14 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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