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AMK Foundation reaffirms commitment to Youth empowerment through sports

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3 years ago

December 10, 2021

By Akeem Busari

In continuation of its avowed commitment to the empowerment and development of Nigeria, nay African youths, one of Nigeria’s leading non-governmental organizations, the Ahmadu Musa Kida Foundation, is rolling out strategically beneficial programmes towards achieving its goals.

In a press release, AMK Foundation stated that going into the first quarter of the year 2022, it would improve its empowerment programmes, particularly in education, sports, vocational and skills acquisition.

In the recent past, AMK Foundation has spent hundreds of million nairas to train and empower youths in Nigeria and across West Africa in different fields of endeavours.

Remarkable amongst AMK Foundation recent empowerment programmes for Nigeria and West African youths were the free basketball training programmes, sponsorship of youth basketball competitions with attractive prizes and incentives, provision of playing kits, as well as, training programmes for the trainers.

The press statement disclosed further that all the planned empowerment programmes shall witness remarkable improvement, as the brain behind the foundation remains passionate and truly committed to his dreams of contributing towards the achievement of a better, inspired, progressive and harmonious society.

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WESIE League Set to Transform Basketball and Ignite Investor Interest in Sports, Says Founder Funke Adeniji

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4 days ago

November 8, 2024

The Gleamer

Funke A. Adeniji, the visionary founder of the Women’s Elite Sports Empowerment Initiative (WESIE), announced that the WESIE Basketball League, a groundbreaking endeavor designed to reimagine basketball in Nigeria and attract increased business investment in sports.

Speaking on the sidelines of the league’s kickoff, Adeniji emphasized that the initiative is more than just a competition—it’s a platform aimed at elevating the visibility and commercial appeal of sports, particularly for women athletes.

“This is the first basketball league of its kind in Nigeria, featuring women’s teams across 15 states,” Adeniji explained. “Every weekend for the next six weeks, fans will see teams battle it out in a home-and-away format, bringing an international-standard experience to audiences nationwide.”

The league, exclusively for players over 18, is rooted in addressing gender disparities in sports. By providing elite female athletes with equal opportunities, WESIE hopes to drive greater recognition, paving the way for enhanced visibility on national and global stages.

“This isn’t just about competition; it’s about transforming the sports landscape to inspire businesses to support and invest in women’s sports, amplifying their market reach and social impact,” Adeniji stated.

The inaugural weekend saw thrilling matchups across seven games, delivering powerful performances and a taste of the excitement to come. Victoria Queens defeated Hope Dreams 52-37, while Life League secured a victory over Book and Ball with a score of 58-47.

In subsequent clashes, Life League narrowly fell to Hoop Dreams 29-30, while Victoria Queens clinched a second triumph, overcoming Book and Ball with a 62-36 win. AGF had a hard-fought battle but narrowly lost to V. Buzzers 57-59. IMBA delivered a solid 50-36 victory over Hope, and Divine Speed capped the weekend with an impressive 23-13 win over Hope, setting the tone for a fiercely competitive season.

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