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Chairman House Committee on Sports congratulates D’ Tigeress, Sues for peace

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2 years ago

August 6, 2023

The female National team D’ Tigers have received commendation from the Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar for their sterling performance at the Afro Basketball Championship in Rwanda.

The Nigerian team were crowned champions for the 4th consecutive time as they defeated Senegal by 84- 74 to emerge champions in Kigali, Rwanda.
According to Abubakar ” Congratulations to our girls for winning the Afro Basketball Championship, pro they are truly the champions of Africa.

“This victory is heart warming and an indication that they can rule the world if given the opportunity. This shows that hardwork, commitment and team spirit pays. We are glad that these girls keep soaring. We are indeed proud of the team and we will continue to give them necessary support to excel.

“We celebrate a great team and their performance should spur the Falcons to victory against England in the Women’s World Cup on going in Australia and New Zealand “

He said players welfare must be given priority so that they can be highly motivated to do the country proud.
” We shall continue to give needed support to all sports so that Nigerian athletes can attain their potentials. If players our athletes are properly trained, motivated and encouraged, they can compete with the best teams in the world. We will encourage every sports and not just football because Nigeria is a great sporting nation”

Meanwhile, Abubakar has called on all stakeholders to embrace peace in order to ensure that sponsors support sports Development.

In his words ” Sports can only thrive when there is peace among all stakeholders. No corporate organizations will invest their money where the don’t get returns on their investments. No investor will bring his money where there is crisis or infighting. Let’s all come together to restore Nigerian lost glory by working as a peaceful, United entity. We should create the right synergy among all the stakeholders.”

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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2 days ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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