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Atiku Unity Cup Kicks Off November 6

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4 years ago

October 27, 2022

The Democratic Initiative Support Group (DISG) has concluded plans to hold the Atiku Unity Cup football tournament.
Youths from across the country will participate in the tournament aiming at galvanising support for People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to win the 2023 presidential elections.

Briefing newsmen and some of the participants yesterday in Abuja ahead of the tournament, which is set to kick start November 6, 2022, the convener of Democratic Initiative Support Group (DISG) an coordinator of Atiku Unity cup, Adewale Austin Arobani, described the former Vice President as a unifier, saying the Unity Cup tournament is in tandem with his aspiration of stabilise the country’s unity.

“The Atiku Unity Cup is aimed at galvanizing support for Atiku’s presidential ambition by the youth. We are over 200 millions Nigerians and the youth represent above 60 percent of the population. So, we feel this Unity Cup is timely and is for unity hence our presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is a unifier and he is coming to stabilize the country’s unity,” he said.

He said the tournament which kick start from the senatorial districts across the country to the state and zonal levels, will see the finalists from the six geopolitical zones convenge in Abuja for the finale where the winner, runners up and 2nd runners up will smile home with N3m, N2m and N1m respectively as cash prize.

Also speaking at the briefing, director, Atiku Support Groups and event manager, Hon.Fabiyi Oladimeji, commended the organisers for the initiative, saying it caption every essence of all Atiku Abubakar represent.

“Let me commend the organisers of Atiku Unity Cup for this initiative. It is very real to see vibrant young men and women coming together, thinking out of the box to do something that is in tandem with the vision and aspiration of the candidate.

“As someone who is managing all the support groups for Atku Abubakar, I have come across so many groups that signified interest to support his aspiration, but your initiative is a unique one in the sense that it caption every essence of all Atiku Abubakar represent.

Atiku today in Nigeria is known to be the best unifier because of his antecedent as someone who is not a tribalist and religion jingoist, but the unity of the country. So, for you to have come up with an initiative that is inline with Atiku’s visions, is quite commendable and I appreciate you for that.

“It is my prayer that you will be able to push this through to achieve the objectives you set out for yourselves and we’ll be there to support you.”

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NSC DG Olopade Applauds FCT’s Move to Develop Gwagwalada Mini Stadium

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4 hours ago

November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for the planned construction of a mini stadium in Gwagwalada, describing the initiative as a significant boost to sports development in the territory.

Hon. Olopade said the project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly its commitment to the development of sports infrastructure across the country.

According to the DG, the proposed Gwagwalada Mini Stadium, when completed, will serve as an important sporting facility during the 2027 African School Games scheduled to hold in Abuja, while also providing young athletes in the FCT with access to quality sports infrastructure to nurture their talents.

“As I speak, over 30 contractors have been mobilized to various sites to ensure that sporting facilities and infrastructure are put in place for both our young and elite athletes across the country, Hon, Olopade said.

He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his unprecedented support for sports development, noting that the Federal Government had committed over ₦200 billion to the rehabilitation and development of sports infrastructure nationwide.

“We are more than grateful at the Sports Commission because Mr President has been very supportive of sports like never before. His commitment to spending over ₦200 billion on infrastructure revamp across the country will ensure that indigent children have access to quality facilities to harness their sporting potential,” he added.

The DG emphasized that sports infrastructure remains a critical factor in achieving excellence, noting that the availability and quality of facilities play a major role in athletes’ performance and their ability to secure podium finishes at international competitions.

He described the planned construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium as a welcome development, commending Wike for his continued commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT.

“The construction of the Gwagwalada Mini Stadium by the FCT Minister is a massive welcome development for the Sports Commission. The Minister deserves all the accolades for the good work he has been doing in the FCT, particularly in the area of construction and infrastructure development,” Hon. Olopade said.

The NSC reiterated its commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of sporting facilities that will support grassroots participation, talent discovery and the overall growth of sports in Nigeria.

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