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Abuja Set for Corporate Warfare as Top PFAs Chase Bragging Rights at the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games

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1 month ago

November 15, 2025

Cyril Ogar

The race for prestige, pride, and corporate supremacy is back — and this time, it’s bigger. No fewer than ten top Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) will compete in the 2025 PFA Games, scheduled to ignite Abuja from Tuesday, November 25 to Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Over five electrifying days, athletes will square off in Football (7/9-a-side), Co-Ed Volleyball, Table Tennis, Snooker, Scrabble, Chess, Team-Bonding Activities, and eSports (FIFA) — a full-scale showcase of physical grit, mental sharpness, and team spirit.

At today’s draw ceremony, organisers reiterated strict rules: no NYSC Corps members or interns will be allowed to participate. Staff verification will be carried out via RSA PIN to ensure integrity across all events.

Speaking at the event, Promise Onyedikachi Moses, Executive Assistant at Turf Arena Sports Centre (TASC), said the 2025 edition is designed to raise the bar.

“The camaraderie and family atmosphere at the last edition were beautiful. This year, we’re adding new twists to make the games more competitive, engaging, and memorable.”

From the contenders’ corner, confidence is already running high.

Trustfund Pension’s Mr. Modestus Amaefule, champions in 2023, made their intentions clear:

“We’re here to reclaim the title. With our preparation and management support, we are the team to beat.”

But they face stiff resistance from FCMB Pension, the reigning champions and two-time winners (2022 & 2024). Representing them, Mr. Isah Kabir Umar said:

“We’re not relinquishing the title. We remain relentless, focused, and far from complacent.”

The challenge is also coming from PenCom, whose representative, Mr. Najib Shehu, boldly declared:

“To win, we must beat everyone — and we’re ready. Our staff made sacrifices to be here, not to make up the numbers but to compete fiercely.”

FCMB Pension won the 2024 edition after a dramatic five-day battle in Abuja. With rivalries renewed and ambitions soaring, the 2025 PFA Games are shaping up to be the most intense edition yet.

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Niger Delta Games Organisers Mourn Senator Ewhrudjakpo, Condole Bayelsa Govt

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18 hours ago

December 18, 2025

The Gleamer

Organisers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon, have commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State on the demise of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

In a condolence message signed by the Managing Consultant, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo KSM, and physically delivered by its Project Director, Mr Fred Edoreh, through the State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali, at the Yenogoa Sports complex on Wednesday, December 17, Ikpokpo stated that the demise of the Deputy Governor is not only a loss to his immediate family and the government of Bayelsa State, but to the Niger Delta and nationwide sports.

“We are well aware of his contributions to nation building, not only as a former Senator and Deputy Governor, but also as a notable figure in the development and promotion of sports in the Niger Delta region and at the national level,” Ikpokpo stated.

“His passage is therefore a huge loss, not only to the government and people of Bayelsa State, but also to the sports family, nationwide.

“As Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, the management and staff of Dunamis-Icon Limited share in your grief and wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to you and all Bayelsans.

“We pray that God grant you the fortitude to bear this great loss.”

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