Sports
NIS Confers Fellowship on Lalong, Soname, 4 Others
As part of activities to mark the 9th convocation ceremony and to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the National Institute for sports Lagos, 6 eminent Nigerians including the pioneer Principal are to be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute.
According to the Director-General National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola the recipients are: former Plateau State Governor Senator Simon Bako Lalong, President General of Nigerian football and other sports supporters Club Dr Rafiu Ladipo , veteran broadcaster Dr Danladi Nasir Bako, business mogul Honourable Kunle Soname, Airpeace Chairman Barrister Allen Onyema, Special Sports Olympics Gold medalist Ms Lucy Ejike and Late Principal of the NIS Dr Awoture Eleyae.
They will be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute on 30th January , 2025 at the convocation ceremony and 50 years anniversary celebration of the Institute at the Gymnasium Hall in Lagos.
The awardees are being honoured for their contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria over the years.
Apart from the awards, other events lined up include the pre- convocation lecture, 9th special convocation, 50th year anniversary lecture and alumni dinner/ Awards night.
While the pre convocation lecture is to be delivered by Lagos State University Don Professor Abiodun Moronfolu, Broadcast icon Dr John Momoh will be the Chairman of the 50th year anniversary lecture.
There will be awards of certificates to graduands and special recognitions to oustanding students.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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