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Chief Sunday Dare Graces 4th Sportsville Awards Ceremony, Says Sports Development is a Collective Responsibility
Joel Ajayi
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, exemplified resilience and dedication as he attended the 4th Sportsville Special Recognition Awards, held at the prestigious Eko Club in Surulere, Lagos, on Friday.
Despite facing personal loss on the same day, Chief Sunday Dare graciously accepted the invitation and attended the event, expressing his gratitude for the recognition.
“I am excited to be part of this award. Sportsville has been one of the most credible and objective sports programs on air.”
Dare was a recipient of the award’s esteem honour in previous years, and continues to remain a positive influence to Nigerian sports.
Eulogizing Dare’s remarkable contributions to sports development, President of Nigeria Cricket Federation, Dr. Uyi Akpata, one of the recipients of this year’s Sportsville Special Recognition Awards, acknowledged Dare’s pivotal role in advancing cricket in Nigeria. He emphasized that as minister, Dare provided the platform for cricket to thrive, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
Echoing Dr. Akpata’s sentiments, Former Director General National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Runsewe, emphasized that Sunday Dare’s name will be etched in the sands of time for his constant dedication to sports development in Nigeria.
Dare emphasized that sports development is a collective responsibility. He underscored the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including government, sports federations, corporate organizations, and individuals, in fostering the growth and sustainability of sports in Nigeria.
Dare reiterated that by working together towards a common goal, Nigeria can harness the transformative power of sports to drive social cohesion, economic development, and national pride.
The 4th Sportsville Special Recognition Awards ceremony was a testament to the profound impact of Chief Sunday Dare’s leadership and commitment to the advancement of sports in Nigeria.
Sports
VIP Spikers unveil Veronica Gyamfi following successful surgery after career-threatening injury
VIP Spikers have unveiled Veronica Gyamfi as their player, pledging to support her welfare and recovery after an injury sustained during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The unveiling took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), performing the ceremony.
Gyamfi sustained the injury while representing Wikki during last season’s CGC Volleyball Premier League.
In a swift response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), and the President of Vipers sponsored her surgery at Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano, where she spent two weeks receiving medical attention.
Her signing by Vipers and Partners VC, popularly known as VIP Spikers, is expected to provide her with continued care and support as she progresses through recovery and works towards returning to competitive volleyball.
Meanwhile, Gyamfi was presented a brand new ASICS canvas and a branded jersey of VIP Spikers as it is believed she would return to play after completing her rehabilitation.
The intervention reflects the importance of athlete welfare in Nigerian sports, particularly the need to ensure that players who sustain injuries while representing their teams receive appropriate medical attention and rehabilitation support.
The sponsorship of Gyamfi’s surgery by the Comptroller-General, followed by her signing by VIP Spikers, highlights the potential impact of collaboration between sports authorities, competition sponsors and clubs in safeguarding athletes’ careers.
After the surgery Gyamfi has been undergoing physiotherapy sessions at the 44 Military Reference hospital in Kaduna as the Sporting Club is supporting her education at Kaduna State Polytechnic.
Gyamfi’s story offers an encouraging example of support for an athlete facing a difficult period in her career.
Her unveiling reinforces the message that volleyball development goes beyond competitions and trophies to include protecting players’ welfare and helping them return to the sport they love.
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