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FCT FA Chairman tasks FCT Football team on NSF laurel.
Joel Ajayi
The FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has tasked the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football category at the 22nd National Sports festival taking place in Ogun. Mouktar,who was represented by Coach Patrick Bassey, head of the technical committee and a board member of the FA, said this while speaking to the team as they prepare to depart for Ogun state for the National Sports festival slated for May 16-30.
In a statement Signed on Thursday in Abuja by the
Head, FCT FA Media Uche Nwudoh Hillary stated: “The Chairman is excited that you qualified for the football category and has assured of his continued support for team FCT who have always done well at the festival over the years.
‘We thank you for all the work you put in,we see your commitment and it will never go unnoticed. As you travel, be good ambassadors of FCT and make us proud by winning gold as your hard work during the preparation will not go unrewarded.
The Chairman donated jerseys, balls, hose and officials wear for the team to encourage them and to know the FA is always ready to support them in anyway possible.
The captain of the team Aliyu Abubakar assured the FA that they will give it their all in Ogun when they compete.
‘We thank the FCT FA Chairman who has always supported and encouraged us,we will do our best like always and bring back gold for the FCT.
Team FCT,won the silver medal at the last festival hosted by Delta state in 2022.
Sports
Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
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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