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Chairman House Committee on Sports meets Stakeholders.

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…Congratulates Falcons


The newly  appointed Chairman  of the House of Representatives  Sports Committee  Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar  has hit the ground running as he is set  to meet with critical  Sports stakeholders  in Abuja on Thursday  August 3rd to chart a new course for Sports.


According  to the accomplished Administrator and  former  General Manager of Remo Stars,  the meeting which will take place at the Reiz Continental Hotel,  Abuja will be attended  by Presidents of  all the 36 Sports Federations,  The Nigerian  Olympics Committee, Premier League Club owners, Nation wide league and other league boards , NFF,  Referees, Ex Internationals, players Union, The National Institute for sports, Former Sports Minister, coaches, Lottery  Board, EFCC, ICPC and  Corporate organizations. 


Also  expected at the event  are the Nigerian  Olympians Association, the Nigerian  Police Force, Medical Practioners, the Federal Inland Revenue Service,  the Ministries of Youth and Sports, Finance, Budget and National Planning, the Nigerian School’s  Sports Federation amongst  others.


He assured that the meeting  will set the tone for a robust, renewed policy  direction for Nigerian  Sports  as well as to seek areas  of mutual benefits  in the best interest  of Nigerian Sports. 


Honourable Abubakar  assured that the era  of bickering, bitterness and  working at cross purposes was over.  ” We should all come together  to forge a new direction  for our sports. We have to  work together  with the Executive  Arm of Government  and all stakeholders to actualize our collective  dreams. 


Sports can only  thrive  when there  is peace and harmony among the stakeholders.
Sports Unites  us as  a people, so we should deploy  it to foster  peace, unity,  progress  and development  of  our great country. 
Having played  the game to the highest  level,administered it as a club owner, I feel the pains of all stakeholders. Let’s  put the past bad experiences  behind  us and focus on a bright future. We are not doing the youths any good if we don’t put the interest of the country first. We need to rally round each other to make things work well for everyone”


Meanwhile, the Chairman  has described  the Female  National  team the Super  Falcons  as a beacon of hope for not only Nigeria,  but the African  continent.While commending  the team’s  impressive  performance  at the on- going Fifa Women World Cup in Australia  and New Zealand,  he urged them  not to rest on their oars until they  secure the ultimate price”


 Congratulations Falcons,  we are so proud of you. We are solidly behind  you, please don’t relax until you get to the finals and God willing win the trophy. You have lifted the spirit  of millions of Nigerians,   so don’t  relent until victory  is secured.”

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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application

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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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