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FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Honoured With Chieftancy Title In FCT

Published

9 months ago

January 5, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Philanthropist, Sports Icon and Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Alhaji Adam Mohammed Mouktar has been conferred with a Chieftaincy Title, “Abegyi Bwaya” by His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Yaro (JP), the 17th Sa-Bwaya, Esu Bwari and Chairman Council of Traditional Rulers Bwari Area Council, FCT.

In a letter personally signed by the Royal Father to FCT FA Chairman, Mouktar, the Traditional Ruler, stated that, the title is in recognition of his good service and hardwork in development and progress of Bwari Chiefdom and the FCT in general.

The title, “Abegyi Bwaya”, means the Progress of Bwari, which no doubt is a refection of the positive impact his immense contributions have made towards the development of youths in the Bwari, the FCT and Nigeria in general. He has indeed raised the bar for his contemporaries to follow.

His exemplary leadership and feat achieved in the Sports sector is worthy of emulation, and has particularly inspired the youths to be diligent, resilient and forward thinking in a bid to achieving their dreams.

Mouktar said: I feel very honoured been confered with such a prestigious title. This is a huge motivation for me. This title is given to the most important people in the society. I didn’t see this coming as I have always seen myself as a tool in the Hands of Allah. I am passionate about society and human development especially in the area of job creation, skills acquisition, youth empowerment, among other things.

“As I look forward to achieving more with the support of all, let me humbly thank the Esu Bwari and the entire good people of the chiefdom for this great honour. I must also appreciate the FCT FA Family, my board members past and present, friends, media, sport loving people of the FCT and Nigerians”.

The letter reads:

Alhaji Adam Mohammed Mouktar

FCT FA Chairman,

FCT, Abuja

CONFIRMATION OF TRADITIONAL TITLE AS ABEGYI BWAYA

(PORGRESS OF BWARI)

In my capacity as His Royal Highness, the 17th Sa-Bwaya, Esu Bwari and on behalf of Bwari Traditional Council Kings Makers, I hereby wish to confer on you a Traditional title as ABEGYI BWAYA (Progress of Bwari), Bwari chiefdom, FCT Abuja with effect from 1st January, 2025.1.5

The Traditional Title is in recognition of your good service record and hard work towards the development and progress of Bwari Chiefdom and FCT in general.

I will appreciate if you will kindly accept the Title in Written for record purpose.

Accept my Congratulations and best wishes.

His Royal Highness

Dr. Ibrahim Yaro (JP)

17th Sa-Bwaya, Esu Bwari

Chairman Council of Traditional Rulers Bwari Area Council

FCT Abuja

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

Published

17 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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