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ABL Unity Football Tournament: we are committed to operation “leave no one Behind”- Mrs Laniyi
Joel Ajayi
The initiator of Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi (ABL) Football Unity Tournament, Mrs Laniyi, has revealed that she is committed to operation “leave no one Behind” in the country, this will bring about more unity, peace and cohesion to all.
ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
She stated this at the ongoing maiden edition of ABL Unity through sportsmaship tourney in the Federal Capital Territory, where both able and physically challenged Nigerians are participating.
Over 1200 Nigerians with over 48 team are currently competing for the honour inside the the old parade ground stadium in the heart of the nation.
Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi’s different initiatives in the country has impacted and empowered many women, the girl child, youth, and the People leaving with disability are not left out.
Speaking on Thursday, during the game between Nigeria National Deaf team and Kickers FC of Abuja, she said Nigeria can be better together when there is inclusiveness, be it in politics, business and sports.
This game is a special one and it focus on person’s with disabilities, it’s operation left no one behind; whether it’s politics, business or sports, it’s about everybody together.
“What makes a nation stand is unity, so we should rise above tribe, religion and race. Nigeria is better together and that is the purpose of ABL Unity tournament.
“PLWD are people with so much capacity, they have strength to do everything an able person can do, they just need a channel and that is what ABL represents. We are committed to operation ‘leave no one behind’, that is why we started ABL tournament tagged Unity through sportsmaship.”
However, the tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 at the Main bowl of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, where winners will smile home with a lot of prizes.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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