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BFN President Orbih Declares Kwara Ready Following Inspection of Renovated Indoor Sports Hall
… Governor AbdulRazaq for commitment to sports development
President Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih has declared Kwara State fully prepared to host national and international events following his inspection of the newly renovated Indoor Sports Hall in Ilorin on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Orbih made the declaration after a guided tour of the facility by the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Alhaji Ibrahim Bako; the Technical Director of Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Mallam Tunde Kazeem, former Commissioner for sports, Hammed Adio amongst others.
He described the Indoor Sports Hall as one of the best rehabilitated sports facilities in the country and competes with any facility in the world.
Orbih noted that it meets the basic requirements for hosting top-level badminton and other indoor sporting competitions.
According to the BFN President, the renovation reflects the Kwara State Government’s commitment to sports development and positions the state as a viable destination for major sporting events.
“What we have seen here today is impressive. The hall is well renovated, spacious, and fit for competitions. From what I have seen, Kwara State is ready to host national and even international events,” Orbih stated.
Speaking during the visit, the Director of Sports, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Ibrahim Bako, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sports development.
He pledged continuous support for sports federations and assured that the government would sustain the maintenance and effective utilisation of the facility.
Bako explained that the renovation of the Indoor Sports Hall is part of the broader agenda of the state government to revive sports infrastructure and provide a conducive environment for athletes to train and compete.
Also present during the inspection, former international athlete and sports administrator, Hameed Adio, commended the Kwara State Government for investing in sports infrastructure.
He described the renovated hall as a major boost to sports development in the state and a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership.
Adio urged sports federations across the country to visit the facility and take advantage of its standard for competitions, training camps, and development programmes.
“This facility is something to be proud of. I commend the Kwara State Government for this laudable initiative. I encourage other sports federations to come, inspect, and utilise this hall. It is good for sports and good for Kwara,” he said.
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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application
Joel Ajayi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.
The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.
According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.
NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.
It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.
The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.
It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission
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