Sports
Sports Minister Receives Benue State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh received the Benue State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange, who paid a courtesy visit to the Minister’s office on Monday, in Abuja.
During the meeting, the Minister and Commissioner discussed various programmes focused on improving Nigeria’s sports profile, as well as strategies to harness the sporting talents of young Nigerians all across the country. Ex Nigerian International and Chairman, Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi, Dominic Iorfa was a part of the delegation from Benue State.
Hon. Ikyange commended the Minister for starting his job on a very strong note, and encouraged him to lead a successful charge towards repositioning sports in the country.
Hon. Ikyange said that “as we continue to strive towards greater development in our sports, Benue state is happy to support the grassroots initiatives of the Ministry. Our talent pool at the grassroots level is large enough to drive our success as a nation for decades.”
“I commend the passionate leadership of the Honourable Minister and his determination to reposition sports in the country. His dedication to his job will catalyze the needed reforms in the industry,” he added.
Chairman, Lobi Stars Football Club, Dominic Iorfa thanked the Minister for his transparent and inclusive leadership approach. He added that the Minister’s desire to make sports an economically productive sector will create a supply chain that will trickle down different strata of society.
Sports
FCT FA Announces Composition of Standing Committees to Strengthen Football Development
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) is pleased to announce the composition of its first Six standing committees as part of our commitment to fostering football development, governance, and innovation across the region.
These committees will serve as the backbone of our strategic operations, ensuring effective management and sustainable growth of football in the FCT.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the FA Chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed to use their wealth of experience to drive football development to the greater heights
“As we inaugurate these standing committees, we reaffirm our dedication to making football in the FCT a model for other regions. Each committee has been carefully composed to include individuals with the expertise, passion, and commitment needed to drive football development to greater heights. We look forward to the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in achieving our goals.”
The newly constituted committees are as follows:
1. Technical and Development Committee
Chairman: Bassey Patrick
Mandate: To oversee the development of football talent, coaching programs, and grassroots initiatives, while ensuring the implementation of global best practices in technical advancements.
2. Competitions and Events Committee
Chairman: Hon Salihu Kolo
Mandate: To plan, organize, and manage all competitions and events under the FCT FA, ensuring they meet national and international standards.
3. Finance and Sponsorship Committee
Chairman: Hon Dr John Gabaya
Mandate: To develop financial strategies, secure sponsorships, and oversee the financial health of the association to ensure transparency and accountability.
4. Media and Public Relations Committee
Chairman: Uche Nwudoh
Mandate: To enhance the association’s visibility through strategic communication, public engagement, and digital media outreach, while building a positive image for football in the FCT.
5. Ethics and Disciplinary Committee
Chairman:
1) Hashimu O Adams.
2) Barr Jimmy Kadiri (Secretary)
3) Musa Yusuf Abaji
4) Hulda Nkwocha
5) Mansur Abdullahi
Mandate: To uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness in FCT football by addressing disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance with rules, and promoting ethical conduct among all stakeholders.
6) Women Committee
1) Pat Ajuma (Chair Woman)
2) Maryam Muhammed
3) Adanna Nwaneri
4) Joyce Jegede
5) Bukar Mohammed
6) Hajia Bilkis
Future Appointments: The FCT FA is committed to inclusivity and will continue to announce additional committees in the coming weeks to address other critical areas of our operations, including Area Councils, Strategic Development & Partnerships, Youth football, referees’ development, and player welfare, Facilities, Media & PR, Appeals. These appointments will align with our vision to create a vibrant and competitive football ecosystem in the FCT.
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