Sports

Sports Ministry Dissolves 7 Sports Para Federations Board

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5 years ago

March 24, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has announced the dissolution of the boards of seven (7) Para Sports Federations, with effect from Thursday, March 24th 2022.

The para sports federation include; Amputee Football, Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Soccer, Deaf Sports, Para Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball.

Sports Minister Mr Sunday Dare, who was represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar during the press conference in Abuja said the board was dissolved upon the expiration of their tenure.

According to him, in line with Article 20.1 of Code of Governance of National Sports Federations, the Boards of the 7 Para Sports Federations are hereby dissolved and the Secretaries General of these Federations are mandated to handle the affairs of the Federations pending the elections and inauguration of new Boards.

“As you are aware, the Boards of Para Sports Federations were inaugurated on February 27, 2018, after the successful elections that were held for various positions on the Boards, You are also aware that elections into the Board of these Sports Federations has been a 4-year term tenure, which has already expired by February 27, 2022.

“It is in that regard therefore, that the Ministry is inviting your attention, to thank you most sincerely for the sacrifices of your time and material things and the contributions you made in the development of Para sports in Nigeria.

“It will be on record that your efforts have been part of the contributions that led to the recognition and subsequent establishment of a Department in the Ministry in charge of Para Sports activities in Nigeria.

“It is our hope that the good working relationship we established and enjoyed with you will continue to wax stronger, not because we once crossed each other only, but because of your pet projects you are living behind.

“We hope that whenever you are called upon to render more services you will be glad to accept.” He said.

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

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8 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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