Sports

NIS Confers Fellowship on Lalong, Soname, 4 Others

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8 months ago

January 28, 2025

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.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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15 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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