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FCT agog as Alcon Cup kicks-off
The Permanent Secretary Federal Capital Territory Administration, Olusade Adesola says the Territory is committed to developing young talents in Sports to enable them attain their full potential.
He was speaking when he received the FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP 2023 in his office.
Dr. Olusade said the talents at the grassroots were enormous and called all area councils to borrow a leaf from the 2023 FCT ALCON CHAIRMAN CUP.
He said the Territory will throw weight behind the organizers of the event to ensure their objectives were achieved.
On the occasion, Hon Danladi Chiya Executive Chairman Kwali Area Council promised that the competition will expose some hidden talents in FCT.
He said mouth watering rewards await winners of the tournament.
The Organiser Miss Football Nigeria and the 2023 ALGON CUP initiator Mr. Moses Ebahor, said amongst other razzmatazz the football action will youths between the ages of 16 and 23 competing.
According to Ebahor, the competition is geared towards talents discovery, Youth promotion and creating future stars for national development.
The matches will hold at the Kwali Football Pitch and Area 10 Football Field daily.
The FCT Algon Chairman Cup 2023 is to start from 27th September to 10th October 2023, at Area 10 Football pitch Abuja and Kwali Football Pitch, Kwali.
Sports
NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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