Sports
DFC Africa Joins Police Campaign To Fight Cultism And Other Vices
The President of the Dynamite Fighting Championship (DFC) Africa, Ambassador Henry George has identified the Police Campaign against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) as a true partner in the quest for the repositioning of the mind-set of young Nigerians for
self-discovery and strategic leadership direction.
He disclosed this to media in Port Harcourt, while briefing the
National Coordinator POCACOV CSP Ebere Amaraizu on the readiness of
his organization to partner with POCACOV to offer a platform of
self-discovery and strategic leadership direction to teeming Nigerians
through the sport of Mixed Martial Arts which is globally gathering
momentum.
George also commended the Nigerian Police Force on POCACOV initiative
which he said he has followed up and understands it is not just a
community driven program but a program that touches on core mandate of
Dynamite Fighting Championship.
According to George who is also the International representative of
World Martial Arts Council and World Mauythai Organization (WMO
Nigeria), POCACOV is using Sports as an advocacy tool to engage and
inspire young minds for greater society and that is what the
Federation is about.
“We use combat sports to inspire and motivate young people against
cultism, criminality and other vices. We help young minds to become
champions and an asset to the Nation. DFC is about realization of
dreams, hope for the youth and to create positive impact”, he added.
He explained that the upcoming DFC Africa event, DFC7 which comes up
in November will be in partnership with POCACOV and create a robust
platform for self-discovery, strategic leadership direction for young
minds from various neighbourhoods.
On his part, the National Coordinator of POCACOV, CSP Ebere Amaraizu
thanked Ambassador George for identifying and believing in the
initiative POCACOV as a veritable partner that will impact on the
youths and positively change their thoughts.
Amaraizu also assured that POCACOV will stop at nothing to ensure that
the upcoming Mixed Martial Arts program, DFC7 in Rivers state yield
its desired objectives with the hopes of discovering another Kamaru
Usman and Israel Adesanya.
The Dynamit Fighting Championship, DFC will hold its seven fight-night
this November in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Sports
Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy
By Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.
“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.
He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.
Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.
Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.
“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.
“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.
The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.
In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.
Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.
The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.
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