Sports
NRFF President Lauds Participating states at Rugby Event of NYG, Says The Future is Bright
The President of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, NRFF has commended the 16 teams that participated in the rugby event of the ongoing 7th National Youth Games, NYC in Asaba, Delta State capital
The President,Dr Ademola Are speaking on the sideline of the just concluded Rugby Sevens of the games where Delta State emerged champions in both male and female categories, said it is a signpost of what is to come in the sport with 16 teams participating in the competition
“This is really impressive having 16 teams from eleven states participating in both the male and female event. You can imagine if there is no regional qualifiers, then we could have had all the 36 states and FCT wanting to be part of it’
“I am really excited about what the future portends for rugby with the interest shown by the states and the level of competition displayed by the teams,. It shows rugby can be one of the biggest sports in Nigeria,” he said.
The former Director of Grassroots Sports in the federal ministry of sports development said the federation under his watch will not relent in leveraging on the senior national team, Black Stallions’ performance recently.
“We are not going to relent our efforts. We want to leverage on black Stallions performance at Olympic qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe and use it to nurture interest in the games.’
Anambra, Delta,Ogun,Bayelsa, Lagos, Kano, Imo, Cross River, Bauchi, Abia and Rivers Stated are the eleven states that participated in rugby event of the games.
The 7th edition of the National Youth Games NYG which commenced on Sunday will end on Saturday
Celebrity
Ochei Felicitates Asagba of Asaba on 2nd Coronation Anniversary
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, CON, Asagba of Asaba, on the occasion of his Second Coronation Anniversary.
Ochei, who is also the NDC Candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, described the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the Asagba’s commitment to the peace, unity, cultural heritage and development of Asaba.
He commended His Royal Majesty for bringing his wealth of scholarship, experience and statesmanship to bear on the traditional institution, while promoting values that strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich heritage of the Asaba people.
“Your Majesty, I celebrate your Second Coronation Anniversary and your continued dedication to the wellbeing of your people. May God Almighty grant you good health, wisdom and strength for many more years of purposeful service.
“May your reign continue to be marked by peace, unity and progress for Asaba, Delta State and humanity,” Ochei said.
He wished the Asagba a memorable anniversary and prayed for continued blessings upon his reign.
Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE
Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
President, Nigeria Tennis Federation
NDC Candidate, Delta North Senatorial District
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