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Dantsoho to speak at NAGAFF 25th Anniversary

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3 days ago

November 4, 2024

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has named the Managing Director/ CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr Abubakar Dantsoho as the keynote speaker of its silver jubilee anniversary scheduled to hold on 16th November, 2024.

This development was made known on Friday 1st November, 2024 by the Deputy National President NAGAFF, Chief Afam Chukwuma when the national leadership of the freight forwarding body paid a courtesy visit to the NPA Headquarters in Lagos.

In his remarks , Dr Abubakar Dantsoho said “we have all it takes to make maritime the main stay of the economy and stakeholders like NAGAFF are key to our success.

“We must fast track our growth and expansion to catch up with the fast pace of our population growth. This growth in capacity has to reflect in the ship side of the business and the cargo side. We are poised to surpass our current performance trajectory and we will collaborate more seriously with NAGAFF in this regard.”

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Rising Star Footbal League Brings Relief to Over 100 Pregnant and Sick Women

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9 hours ago

November 6, 2024

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) brought smiles to the faces of over 100 pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as sick patients, at the Primary Health Care Center in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Driven by a desire to support underprivileged individuals, RSFL covered maternity bills and provided essential supplies from registration through delivery, including routine medication, easing financial burdens for many.

In line with their commitment to community development, RSFL representatives visited the hospital on Wednesday, paying for the maternity needs of pregnant women and supporting nursing mothers. This compassionate gesture aligns with RSFL’s ongoing mission not only to promote youth talent in sports but also to give back to society.

Speaking at the hospital, RSFL Project Coordinator Ifeanyi Kama emphasized that the support extended to these women is part of the organization’s promise made during the 2024 Rising Stars Football League season. “RSFL is more than football; it’s about helping communities and developing individuals. We’re creating opportunities for those who lack them, believing that sports can shape better futures and stronger communities,” Kama said.

He further explained RSFL’s outreach efforts beyond football: “We’re reaching out to people in hospitals, schools, and markets, even assisting associations like Okada riders and security outfits. Seeing the joy on people’s faces is a privilege. I feel a sense of joy, as if I could fly. We all know how challenging life in Nigeria is now, and even a small gesture can be life-changing.”

Kama noted that the RSFL plans to extend its outreach to other regions, including an upcoming visit to Lagos.

Expressing gratitude, one of the beneficiaries, Hannah David, a pregnant mother, shared, “I’m so grateful they came to our aid. Many of us cannot afford delivery materials, and RSFL has helped us from registration to delivery. In this tough economy, their support means everything.”

Another expectant mother, Amaka Chukuma, echoed this sentiment: “We deeply appreciate RSFL for paying all our antenatal bills and providing delivery items. Their generosity is truly noble, and we can’t thank them enough.”

Miss Friday Lora, a midwife at the center, lauded the RSFL initiative, saying, “What RSFL has done here is remarkable. Many mothers lack the finances to buy necessary items for their pregnancies. This support in paying bills and providing delivery essentials will make a lasting impact. You can see the joy it brings.”

The Rising Stars Football League continues to make a meaningful difference, bringing hope to communities and demonstrating the power of sports to create lasting, positive change.

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