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Air Warriors Hails Sunday Dare At 54
The Management and Players of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja, has congratulated the minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare, on his 54th birthday today.
In a statement signed by the chairman of the Air Warriors, Abdulmajid, Solademi, noting that Dare has achieved great success in the youth and sport sector in the country just barely nine months in office while commending his support to the Abuja based basketball club.
“As we get to celebrate your 54-year birthday we can say with all sense of modesty that we should celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers for us to thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon us,” he said.
“On behalf of the management and players of Air Warriors, I congratulated Sunday Dare on this special day. He has done well so far as the sports minister towards changing the fortunes of the Nigerian sports sector to that of the international best practices”.
According to the Air Warriors boss “We also want to thank the minister for his support to the Air Warriors team and his encouragement which inspired us to the win the 2019 women’s basketball league last year in Lagos”.
“We pray that Almighty Allah will continue to grant you wisdom and knowledge to discharge your duties in taking Nigerian sport to the next level ”.
Recall that the Air Warriors emerged the champions of the 2019 National Women’s basketball league in their debut season.
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NTDA Intensifies Preparations for a World-Class Eyo Festival 2025
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has begun strategic engagements to reposition the Eyo Festival as one of the nation’s leading cultural tourism attractions, with a courtesy visit by the Director General, Dr. Ola Awakan, to the Iga Idunganran Palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I.
The visit forms part of NTDA’s renewed commitment to transforming Nigeria’s major cultural festivals into globally competitive tourism assets, with the Eyo Festival identified as a flagship event capable of drawing both domestic and international visitors.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Awakan noted that the Eyo Festival represents the soul of Lagos culture and stands as a powerful tool for destination branding.
“Our focus is to work closely with the Lagos Royal Institution to elevate the Eyo Festival into a world-class cultural attraction that mirrors the vibrancy, identity, and history of Lagos,” he said.
He emphasized the Authority’s dedication to providing technical support, strengthening promotion, and enhancing cultural preservation.
Oba Akiolu welcomed NTDA’s renewed interest, expressing strong support for a more coordinated national approach to the festival’s promotion.
“The Eyo Festival is a heritage treasure and the heartbeat of Lagos tradition. We welcome collaborations that will help safeguard its legacy and promote it as a cultural pride for future generations,” he said.
The monarch urged the NTDA DG to remain steadfast in advancing tourism values that reflect integrity, heritage protection, and cultural growth.
Both parties discussed opportunities to transform the 2025 edition of the Eyo Festival into a more structured cultural tourism experience—one that not only preserves tradition but also enhances visitor participation, creates economic opportunities for local communities, and strengthens Lagos’ position as a premier cultural destination.
At the end of the palace engagement, the Director General and his team were received by the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government and Chairman of the 2025 Eyo Festival Planning Committee, Hon. Taiwo Oyekan. He welcomed NTDA’s involvement and assured the Authority of the committee’s readiness to work collaboratively to deliver a successful, tourism-driven festival.
Dr. Awakan was accompanied by the NTDA South-West Zonal Coordinator, Mrs. Alice Akinsola, and other senior officials.
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