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Chaingang Cycling Club Abuja Announces 3rd Edition of Abuja Mountain Biking Festival: “Trails of Adventure
The Chaingang Cycling Club Abuja is excited to announce the 3rd edition of its annual Mountain Biking (MTB) Festival, themed “Trails of Adventure,” scheduled for November 23, 2024. This year’s festival promises an exhilarating celebration of outdoor sports, community, and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Apo Resettlement area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Chaingang Abuja MTB Festival has become a landmark event in Nigeria’s outdoor adventure calendar, attracting participants and spectators from across the nation. The festival offers a unique blend of mountain biking, running, hiking, and power biking, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Event Highlights: Mountain Biking: Riders will navigate a challenging and scenic 30-kilometer trail with hilly terrains, technical sections, and smooth segments, testing their skills and endurance.
Running: An 18-kilometer running trail awaits participants, with a mix of hilly and technical sections designed to bring out the best in runners while they enjoy the stunning landscape.
Hiking: Recreational hikers will embark on a 10-kilometer trail, offering beautiful natural environments, gentle hills, and serene meadows that promise to ignite their spirit of adventure.
The festival’s theme, “Trails of Adventure,” underscores our commitment to promoting outdoor activities, environmental stewardship, and a healthy lifestyle. This year, we aim to create a platform that not only challenges participants but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among all who attend
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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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