Sports

NDDC Prioritises Youth Empowerment, Sustainable Development

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9 months ago

January 1, 2026

Joel Aajyi

Efforts by the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, the NDDC Dr. Samuel Ogbuku in Youths and human Capital development is beginning to yield more benefits to residents and people of the Oil rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

In the past few months, the NDDC has sponsored more youths and human capital development across the region, staged in the different states that makes up the NDDC catchment areas.

The Management of the Niger Delta development Commission says it will continue to support the ideals of her Founding Fathers in ensuring sustainable development of the region.

Speaking during the Just concluded All secondary school old School tournament held at the Sharks stadium in pH, the Managing Director of the NDDC Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku who commended the participating schools for their show of Sportsman said there was no victor and no vanquish.

Represented by the Director of Sports, youths , Culture and women affairs, Bar. Olaniyi Salami, Dr. Ogbuku thanked the participating teams,and commended them for their understanding the essence of the commission the initiative, which he said is aimed at developing capacity and potentials of the Nigerian delta women and youths.

The NDDC Boss further thanked guests for their colourful turnout , the crowd support and emphasised that this year’s edition of the competition new W.W .White old school tournament was indeed splendid, stressing that the main essence of the competition has been archived.

Highlights of this year’s one day football /sports fiesta which includes include , football games, Tug of War, relay races, four by one hundred meters relay race , sack races amongst which the ladies participated.

Remember, the Niger Delta states are presently preparing her different athletes and contingents for the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Fiesta, being sponsored by the NDDC this time in Delta State.

The last edition took place in Akwa Ibom with Bayelsa State carthing home the converted trophy.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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5 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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