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FCT Chairman Adam Mouktar Visits NTA, commends media on sports development

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2 years ago

April 4, 2025

… Calls for more venues for NLO matches
Joel Ajayi

The FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has commended the Nigeria media and journalists for their roles in the development and growth of sports, especially football in the FCT and Nigeria in general.

Adam Mouktar, the number one football administrator in the FCT, stated when he paid a courtesy visit on Kayode Adeniyi, the Manager Sports, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) at their office inside the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.

The FCT FA Chairman, while speaking, thanked the entire media space for their commitment, and effective watchdog role in the sports sector.

“I want to state that, the role of the media in any society can never be over emphasized. Any society without the media is a nonexisting society. So also the role of media on sports. We can never quantify it. There have been lots of progress and working synergy. It is good for sports.”

Adam Mouktar, called for more collaboration between sports administrators and the media in Nigeria.

“Let me also reiterate that, yes, we have done so much. But they say, there is room for continuous improvement. Let the collaboration be progressive and not retrogressive. The media is needed on every planning stage of any sports development. So we should be partners and the partnership should be working.”

He stated that the FCT FA Board is open to innovative ideas that will further bring more developments of football to the FCT, especially at the grassroot level, as the catch them young project is about discovering, nurturing and positioning of talents for podium success for Nigeria.

The FCT FA Chairman, congratulated the General Manager NTA Sports, Kayode Adeniyi, on his appointment, while charging him to bring forth his expertise to reposition media coverage of sports in Nigeria.

On his part, the General Manager NTA Sports, Kayode Adeniyi, re-emphasized his commitment to giving sports the needed coverage in Nigeria and Africa, as sports is a unifying factor for Nigerians.

Meanwhile, the FCT FA Board, has applauded the Nigeria Nationwide League One, (NLO) on the administration of the League in Nigeria.

Coach Bassey, who led a delegation of some Board members on behalf of the FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar, to the office of Mr. Shola, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NLO in Abuja, while speaking, commended the leaders of the NLO on the success of the league so far.

“We are here to say well done for all you have been doing. We know the challenges that comes with running a league like the NLO, but we also believe, your experience in management and administration has made those challenges surmountable.”

He however, called for an expansion of the venues in the FCT to accommodate more matches of the NLO.

“We are here to also to make an appeal for expansion of venues for the teams from FCT that are participating in the NLO. One core promise of the Adam Mouktar led FCT FA is to take the game to the people of the FCT. That is why you can see and attest to the frenzy atmosphere at the Bwari stadium wherever there is a football match. The people love and they enjoy it. We need to take it to other locals governments in the FCT. We want more venues. That is our appeal.” Once again, we say congratulations for all you are doing”.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 day ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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