Sports

Chairman House Committee on Sports meets Stakeholders.

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2 years ago

July 31, 2023

…Congratulates Falcons

The newly appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives Sports Committee Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar has hit the ground running as he is set to meet with critical Sports stakeholders in Abuja on Thursday August 3rd to chart a new course for Sports.

According to the accomplished Administrator and former General Manager of Remo Stars, the meeting which will take place at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja will be attended by Presidents of all the 36 Sports Federations, The Nigerian Olympics Committee, Premier League Club owners, Nation wide league and other league boards , NFF, Referees, Ex Internationals, players Union, The National Institute for sports, Former Sports Minister, coaches, Lottery Board, EFCC, ICPC and Corporate organizations.

Also expected at the event are the Nigerian Olympians Association, the Nigerian Police Force, Medical Practioners, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Ministries of Youth and Sports, Finance, Budget and National Planning, the Nigerian School’s Sports Federation amongst others.

He assured that the meeting will set the tone for a robust, renewed policy direction for Nigerian Sports as well as to seek areas of mutual benefits in the best interest of Nigerian Sports.

Honourable Abubakar assured that the era of bickering, bitterness and working at cross purposes was over. ” We should all come together to forge a new direction for our sports. We have to work together with the Executive Arm of Government and all stakeholders to actualize our collective dreams.

Sports can only thrive when there is peace and harmony among the stakeholders.
Sports Unites us as a people, so we should deploy it to foster peace, unity, progress and development of our great country.
Having played the game to the highest level,administered it as a club owner, I feel the pains of all stakeholders. Let’s put the past bad experiences behind us and focus on a bright future. We are not doing the youths any good if we don’t put the interest of the country first. We need to rally round each other to make things work well for everyone”

Meanwhile, the Chairman has described the Female National team the Super Falcons as a beacon of hope for not only Nigeria, but the African continent.While commending the team’s impressive performance at the on- going Fifa Women World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, he urged them not to rest on their oars until they secure the ultimate price”

Congratulations Falcons, we are so proud of you. We are solidly behind you, please don’t relax until you get to the finals and God willing win the trophy. You have lifted the spirit of millions of Nigerians, so don’t relent until victory is secured.”

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

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21 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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