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Dr Ibrahim Abdul reels out plans for Nigeria Weightlifting Federation

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The newly elected President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Dr Ibrahim Abdul has reeled out his plans for the federation in the next four years.

Dr Abdul told newsmen on Friday that the Federation will ensure the welfare of the athletes and coaches (Officials and Referees) are paramount.

He said the NWF will partner with the Military and Para Military Organisations in order to create employment opportunities for weightlifters

He said, “The new board wants to complement on the efforts and achievements of the former President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Late Yahaya Mohammed. At the 2019 African Games in Morocco, the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation won the highest medals for the country. This current board wants to surpass the African Games record and feature at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

“The board also wants to focus and meet up equipment deficit in the Federation.

“We want to collaborate with the Military and Para Military Organisations in order to create employment for weightlifters and the board will take the issue of Anti -Doping seriously.”

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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2

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Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.

In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.

Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.

He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”

He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.

Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.

He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.

“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”

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