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Children’s Day Celebration: FCT FA Boss Honors Nigerian Children
Joel Ajayi
Philanthropist, Sports Icon and Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, the Abegyi Bwaya of Bwari Chiefdom is celebrating Nigerian Children on the World Children’s Day, 2025.
In a statement Signed by Head,Media Committee FCT FA Uche Nwudoh Hillary on Teusday in Abuja, Mouktar congratulating the children on this beautiful occasion, describing it as special day to celebrate and remind the world on the need to prioritise the children’s future.
“Dear Children, this is to say happy children’s day to you all. You are the future and pride of our society and our great nation, I join you to celebrate the 2025 National Children’s Day with immense happiness and profound joy”.
“This year’s theme, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” could not have been more timely as it speaks directly to the need to stand up for the children. It is imperative to say that violence, bullying, and neglect have no place in the Nigeria of today”.
Mouktar,is further calling on all parents, stakeholders and government at all to formulate and implement children oriented policies that will place them on the foothold of future assurance.
Sports
Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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