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Dolapo Osinbajo, Amaechi Others Storms Vivacious Ball 4.0 In Support Of Girl Child
Joel Ajayi
The wife of Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Jigawa State, Ibrahim Saminu, CEO, KCN holdings limited, Ken Nwaelena, Turaki. Others include First Ladies from various states, high ranking women in government and business would grace the Vivacious Ball 4.0 in support of girl child education in the country.
The event is to commemorate the international women’s day as well as lend a voice to the plight of the girl child in Nigeria, an exclusive event tagged Vivacious Ball 4.0 is set to hold on Sunday, March 8th at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotels, Victoria Island, in Lagos.
Many advocates, supporters, individuals and organizations will witness the occasion which is aimed at fostering support for girl child causes in Nigeria beyond.
According to the host, Special Assistant on ICT & Corporate Relations to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, CEO/Public Relations Consultant – Vivacity Public Relations, Oluwakemi Areola, said the event is designed to foster sustainable support and empowerment for the girl child and related causes.
“One major issue affecting the girl child today is lack of education. When it comes to female genital mutilation, equal opportunities, domestic violence, and sexual rights, it all boils down to a lack of education. Hence, my team and I are identifying a girl child from each school in different communities who are underprivileged to ensure she gets an education to the university level and this we hope to sustain.”
Areola, a passionate crusader, and advocate for the girl child, who recently turned 40, also launched her Simply Vivacious outfit, specialized in Ankara jackets, male and female underwear.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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