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Nimrod congratulates newly elected Nigeria Athletes Commission Executives
The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has congratulated the newly elected executives of Nigeria Athletes Commission (NAC).
Former D’Tigers Captain, Olumide Oyedeji was elected as the Chairman of Nigeria Athletes Commission (NAC), while Henry Okorie, Players Representative on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Emmanuel Jatto and Blessing Onyali were elected on Tuesday.
Nimrod charged the newly elected executives of NAC to use their position for the betterment of athletes across all sports.
He urged the members to sensitize athletes on the disadvantage of using ban substance while competing for the country.
Nimrod said, “I am congratulating the executives of Nigeria Athletes Commission on their successful election and we hope more sports will qualify to Paris 2024 Olympic during your tenure.
“Olumide Oyedeji is an elite athlete who have traveled round the globe though sports and I am confident the Nigeria Athletes Commission will witness a huge turn around.
“This is also the time for the executives to educate and sensitize their top athletes as well as junior athletes on the dangers of using ban substance. It is our desire that the flag of Nigeria is hoisted during medal presentation at international championship”, he added
The Secretary General of Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 told the executive to preach oneness to every athletes competing for the country.
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Dayo Israel Hails Flamingos, Commends NSC, NFF Leadership.
Joel Ajayi
The APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel, has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their historic 2–1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco.
He described the triumph as a landmark achievement, making Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first to claim FIFA U-17 World Cup titles in both male and female categories.
“The Flamingos have made Nigeria and Africa proud. This historic victory reflects the talent, resilience and determination of our young women. They have broken barriers and inspired a new generation of girls to dream big through sports,” Dr. Israel said.
He also commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership for their contributions to the development of Nigerian football, urging sustained investment in grassroots and women’s sports.
“This victory must be a springboard for greater investment in youth and women’s football. Our young talents deserve the structures, support and opportunities to excel on the global stage,” he added.
Dr. Israel reaffirmed the APC Youth Wing’s commitment to promoting sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, national unity and development.
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