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Eid-El-Kabir:Igoche Mark Greets Muslims, Hails James Nnaji as 31st NBA Draft
As Muslims across the world mark the Eid- El-Kabir celebration, Basketball Bureaucrat, Mr.Igoche Mark has asked Muslims to meditate on the lessons of the Eid-El-Kabir.
Mark, in his felicitation message on Wednesday says patient and absolute trust in Allah are virtues everyone needs in life.
“Eid El-Kabir has taught us to be patient, prayerful and never to lose hope as Prophet Ibrahim did;not only prayed for a righteous son, he was persistent in the prayer and had absolute trust and faith in Allah even at over eighty years of age.The trust and faith in Almighty Allah even when tested led to the provision of a ram for scrifice.These are virtues needed by everyone in the world today.Happy Eid-El-Kabir.”Mark wrote.
The Initiator of Mark D Ball Basketball Championship also congratulated 18-year old Makurdi born Nigerian basketball player, James Nnaji who was drafted as pick 31 into the NBA.
“Congratulations James Nnaji as the 31st pick for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association, NBA.Your determination,courage and dexterity typifies the Nigerian spirit of always aiming at the top.Nigerians home and abroad are proud of your exploits, keep flying the country’s flag high.”Mark concluded his statement.
Born on 14, August, 2004, Nnaji started his inspiring basketball journey in Makurdi the capital city of Benue State.His dream took a turn for the best when his camp highlights from a Facebook post went viral.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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