Sports

NIS HOST SEPHAN SPORTS FITNESS WORKSHOP

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4 years ago

November 21, 2022

The National Institute for Sports, NIS , Lagos Will be a beehive of activities beginning from November 22nd- Thursday November 24th as academics, school health educators, sports men, students and other stakeholders converge for the 2022/ 34th SHEPAN workshop and journal launch.

The event organized under the auspices of the School Health Educators and Professionals Association in Nigeria will have experts speak on the topic: Sports FITNESS, Wellness and Security in Schools and Communities today: Meeting the challenges.

According to a statement by the Chief Host and Director General of the National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola, the workshop which will be both virtual and physical will have Professor Mike Ibeabuchi of the College of Medicine, Idi Araba, Lagos as the Keynote paper Presenter, while the lead papers will be presented by Professor Rafiu Okuneye of the Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University and Professor A O Fadoju , Head of Human Kinetics, University of Ibadan.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Mr Segun Dawodu and Commissioner for Education Mrs Folasade Adefisayo are all expected to grace the event as Guests of Honour.

During the workshop, the annual journal of SEPHAN will also be launched.

Certificates will be distributed to all participants at the end of the program.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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10 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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