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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Flag Off Unity Torch Movement Ahead of 22nd National Sports Festival – NSC Confirms
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially flag off the Unity Torch movement at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Commission described the Unity Torch as a symbol of peace and unity, emphasizing its significance in fostering national cohesion.
“The Unity Torch, which symbolizes peace and unity, will be taken around the capitals of all states of the Federation to herald the National Sports Festival and transmit the message of peace and brotherhood among the people of Nigeria,” the official communication stated.
The Festival, which is Nigeria’s premier multi-sport event, will bring together athletes from across the country to compete in various sporting disciplines, promoting talent discovery, unity, and sportsmanship.
Recall that across the nation, zonal eliminations took place a few weeks ago, as State contingents jostled for slots to compete at the main event in May.
The NSC once again confirmed that the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateways Games, Ogun 2024) will be held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 16 to 30 2025
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Nigeria Customs Service eye Africa Club Championship title– CGC Adeniyi
Joel Ajayi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CGC Adewale Adeniyi MFR has expressed confidence in the volleyball team as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Africa Club Championship.
The tournament is billed for 1st to 14th April, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Package B in Abuja.
Addressing journalists on Sunday, Adeniyi highlighted both the responsibilities of hosting and the team’s determination to excel.
He said the team earned its place as participants following their triumph at the 2024 CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The Customs boss said, “ As the defending champions of the CGC Volleyball Premier League, the NCS team has earned its place in the prestigious continental competition.
“We are trying to put our team in a good condition; they just returned from a training tour, which served as tone-up matches, the team did excellently well recording win in all their matches.
“I want to believe we are ready. Nigeria is hosting to win.”
The CGC assured that all necessary support and motivation are being provided to the team.
Confident in their abilities, he expressed optimism that they would surpass their performance from four years ago.
He said, “If you can all recall, we finished fourth place at the 2021 African Club Championship narrowly losing out in the third place match. It was painful but the players did their best.
“With the motivation given to the team, I am optimistic they’ll surpass their previous records and make the country proud”.
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