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FCMB Pension Emerges Winner 2022 Edition Of PFA Games In FCT

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3 years ago

November 27, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The impressive First City Monument Bank Pension Administrator, FCMB Pension team on weekend crowned the winner of the 2022 edition of Pension Fund Administration PFA Games after beating their counterpart tangerine AP pension 2-0 in the final.

The popular home of sports in Federal Capital Territory FCT, the Turf Arena saw a five-day event full of excitements between Tuesday 22nd November, 2022 as over seven Pension Fund Administration teams in the city will be slugged it out in a fierce battle in the second edition of the Turf Arena PFA Games but at the end of the day FCMB perform credibly.

Speaking after the final organizer of the event, Mr Muhammed Kamarudeen said TURF ARENA is the leading sports service company in Abuja and what distinguished TURF ARENA was that, over the years, it has had more growth.

“It’s really 5 days of entertainment, fun, intense, and personal, where all Staff of PFA gathered to celebrate themselves.

“And as you can see, the aim of the tournament is to bring the pension Industry together to interact, share ideas, and have fun and enjoy themselves. I can boldly say that that has been achieved.”

He saluted all the management and all the teams that participated in the games for excellent display during and after the games.

Mr Kamarudeen however, pledged for more improved and better games saying that the organizer is working hard to ensure more PFA teams participated in the next edition.

The teams participated in the seven sports which include Football 7 a side, coed volleyball 6×6, Table tennis, Snooker, scrabble, Chess and team bonding games.

In the overall medal table, Norrenberger APT pension finished second, Trust fund Pension third, Premium pension who came first in the maiden edition dropped down to fourth while Tangerine APT pension and Nupemco finished fifth and sixth respectively.

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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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7 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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