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Deborah Pam stages return for Lagos Women Run

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2 years ago

October 26, 2022

The 2022 edition of the Lagos Women Run is guaranteed to be keenly contested, as more elite runners are already confirming their readiness to be part of the November 12 race.

The latest high-profile Nigerian athlete to confirm her readiness to compete at the Lagos race is eleven-time National champion, Deborah Pam.

Pam, while speaking from her base in Jos, Plateau State said she is glad to be gradually returning into top shape after taking some time off the race track.

“Yes, I will be at the Lagos Women Run this year. This would be the second time after participating in the 2019 edition,” Pam stated.

Pam, who finished in the second position behind Kenya’s Cheptoeck Careen when she competed in 2019, is hopeful she can pick the top prize this term even though she admits it would not be an easy mission.

“My target is always to win every race I take part in but I know it would not be easy at the Lagos Wome Run.

“I know many other top athletes will be around but I will be giving it my best shot and use it to also prepare for the National Sports Festival,” Pam added.

Meanwhile, the Lagos Women Run, an initiative that brings together women from all walks of life will also have a long list of participants and fun runners from the corporate world.

Adaku Ijara, an investment professional, chartered wealth manager and astute corporate lawyer, will lead a pack of Corporate women to Africa’s largest all-female fitness event

She will also lead the discourse on investment for the smart women in Nigeria.

Tayo Popoola, Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run reiterated the event is more than a sports gathering but an initiative to contribute to the all-around well-being of women in society.

“For the past six years, we have been doing our best to advance the course of women in our own unique way and we are really thankful to all our partners; especially the Lagos State government for being supportive”

“This year we have lined up a lot to make the landmark seventh edition a memorable one,” Popoola assured.

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NSC DG Bukola Olopade reaffirms the commitment of the Commission to Training and Retraining of Staff for Scientific Productivity

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1 hour ago

February 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director General of the National Sports Commission Hon. Bukola Olopade, has stated the commitment of the leadership of the Commission to Training and Retraining of staff for scientific productivity of Nigerian Sports.

The DG stated this when he was a surprised guest at the meeting of the newly appointed Federation Secretaries with the Director of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Olumide Bamiduro.

” One of the things that myself and the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, discovered was lacking in the Commission when we were appointed is training and restraining of staff. This is why we have challenged the various Directors to go to their various departments to start looking for quality brains that we can give both local and international training and restraining to”.

” The Sports ecosystem that we are in is very dynamic and this is why alot of training and retraining will happen this year to complement the productivity and efficiency of the Commission”.

The DG also charged the Federation Secretaries to be up and doing and align themselves with the vision and mandate of the Commission especially with the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy ( RHINSE ) campaign.

” As Federation Secretaries that you all are , we are about to make history together in so many ways. For the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and myself, our determination is to ensure that you all are given the impetus to drive the federations as Independently as you can”.

” I also want to appeal to you all that the chief operating officers,COO, that we have introduced are not here to disturb you or usurp your job. They are here to support you and I have no doubt that the symbiotic relationship that you can establish with them will only galvanize the history making approach we all have for the Commission”.

The Director of Federation of Elite Athletes Development (FEAD) , Olumide Bamiduro however thanked the DG for the surprise visit , stating that his visit further re-echoes the ongoing reforms and the commitment of the current leadership of the Sports Commission to achieve the Sporting mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR.

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