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FG Inagurates MOC For 21st ASABA National Sports Festival

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5 years ago

April 5, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

The Main Organising Committee for the 21st National Sports Festival in Asaba Delta State has been inaugurated.

The 16-man MOC has the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ismail Abubakar as the Chairman while the Director of Statistics and Planning in the ministry Mr. Peter Nelson is the secretary.

speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare who was represented by Permanent Secretary Ismail Abubakar charged the MOC to be committed and let history be repeated through a successful hosting of the 2022 National Sports Festival.

According to him, I am therefore pleased to welcome you for the Inauguration of the Main Organizing Committee of the 21st National Sports Festival ‘ASABA 2022.

“It is worthy to note that the organization of the National Sports Festival is an enormous task that requires commitment and dedication taken into account that you have barely seven (7) months to put everything in place for a successful Games which will involve not less than fifteen thousand (15.000) athletes and team official.

“I am however confident that with the zeal and determination of Delta State as well as the caliber of the persons that constitute the Main Organising Committee (MOC), the task of organizing the festival will not be insurmountable”

Minister however appealed to corporate organizations to support sports in Nigeria and leverage it to promote their goods and services.

He, therefore, tasks the Main Organising Committee (MOC) to package the festival so as to make it attractive to sponsors.

The others include; Dr. Paul Oveudo Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Simon Ebhojaye, Director TEAD, Alhaji Abba Yola, COS/HM), Mr. Patrick Okeke, Director, GRSD, Mr. Tunji Okadairo, Director, FASD, Mr. Olutehinti Olusegun Joshua, DFA. Alh. Mohammed Manga, Prof. Olawale Moronkola, Director, NIS.

Others, Engr. Habu Gumel. President, NOC, Brig. Gen. Emico Eruwa, President, PCN, Malzare Ahmed, Chairman, States’ DOS Forum, Sherif Olawuyi, and Mrs. Meg Unah.

In his acceptance speech, the Permanent Secretary, Ismail Abubakar who was represented by the chief of staff to Minister of sports Abbah Yola thanked the Minister on behalf of the MOC for the opportunity to serve.

“On behalf of the Vice-Chairman and entire members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), I wish to express our acceptance of the appointments and assure the Minister, and by extension all Nigerians, that we shall do our very best to deliver a very successful 21st NSF.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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3 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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