Sports

Ahmadu Bello University Honours NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi

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2 years ago

January 24, 2024

One of Nigeria’s oldest, and also one of Africa’s most reputable citadels of learning, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Kaduna State has honoured the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi as its Sports Philanthropist of the Year.

While Sanusi, a product of the distinguished establishment who still shows deep interest in projects that advance the cause of the institution on various fronts, was conferred with the award in the individual category, the ABU Microfinance Bank was conferred with the corporate version of the award.

According to a special bulletin of the school, a total of 117 staff and units of the university were due to be conferred with “various categories of awards for their outstanding contributions to the objectives of the university and to national and international developments” on Wednesday, 24^th January 2024.

The bulletin further reported that “their nominations were contained in a report of the University Reward and Recognition System Committee submitted to the University Management on Monday, 22^nd January 2024.” The seven-member Committee chaired by Professor Sani Abdullahi recommended 34 different categories of reward and recognition for staff and service units of the university.

The university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Kabiru Bala had on 14^th December 2023, approved the setting up of the Committee to institute a reward and special recognition system for staff members in general, and those who occupy positions of authority in the management of the University.

Founded on 4^th October 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University is West Africa’s largest university with 82 academic departments, about 50,00 students, and half a million alumni. It is named after the highly-respected first Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello.

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FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy

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3 hours ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.

Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.

Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.

Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.

The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”

Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”

Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.

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