Sports
Amusan, Brume Promises To Make Nigeria Proud More
Joel Ajayi
The duo of Nigeria sprinter, Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume has promised to leave no stone unturned to make Nigeria proud the more.
Ogun state and Delta born Athletes indeed have written their names in gold in the world, following their 2022 performance in the Hurdles and Long jump respectively.
They gave this assurance on Wednesday night in Abuja when they arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja ahead of Presidential Reception for Nigeria’s athletes at the just concluded 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in the UK.
The elated Tobi Amusan said it’s a great privileged to do amazing things that gave her world recognition.
“Commonwealth gold medallist, world athletic feat and Diamond league win, honestly, it’s a good season, I am just grateful.
“It was a little bit rocky but I am grateful that I had all the achievements this year.”
When asked what will be her next target? An elated Tobi replied: “right now, I am recuperating and resting for the next season.”
On her own, Brume expressed that she is happy to bag Premium bank ambassador and she is ready to win more at the world level.
She however called on the private sector to always support sports saying with the support, there will be more Ese Brume and Tobi Amusan in coming years.
According to her, I am premium excited, grateful and happy.
Sports
Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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