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Breaking News: FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Appoints Uche Nwudoh As Media Adviser

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5 years ago

June 21, 2021

Breaking News: FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Appoints Uche Nwudoh As Media Adviser

… Congratulates Newly Elected SWAN Exco

The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has appointed the eloquent sports Journalist with kiss fm Uche Nwudoh as his Media Adviser.

To this end, the FA Chairman congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee of SWAN led by Comrade Bunmi Haruna.

In a statement issued on Monday, in Abuja, Alhaji Mouktar revealed that FA is 100 percent ready to work with the new executives.
According to the statement, We also use this medium to say congratulations to Uche Nwudoh on her new appointment as the Media Adviser to the FCT FA Chairman.

” She is one hard working lady that has proved to be an asset in the media industry here in the FCT, we hope to work with her and have a stronger relationship with the media in the FCT.”

“Miss Nwudoh was elected as the treasurer of SWAN FCT led by Bunmi Haruna.”
The Statement added: “The FCT FA is willing and ready to collaborate with SWAN in the state in other to take football to greater heights in the territory.

“Once again, congratulations to Haruna and Uche,FCT FA is wishing all the newly elected executive members a successful tenure.
“Haruna is not new to our football system in the FCT, and has contributed immensely in various ways to the development of the game in the territory.”

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

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2 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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