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FG To Inaugurate New AFN Board Today

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4 years ago

June 15, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The federal government will on today Tuesday inaugurated the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN at the media center of the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the Secretary General of the federation, Prince Adisa Beyioku, the inauguration will commence at 10am.

‘The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare will inaugurate the new board of the AFN at 10am on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at the media center at the Moshood Abiola stadium,’ said Beyioku.

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr Habu Gumel will also be at the inauguration.

Chief Okowa was elected president of the AFN at an elective congress of the federation on Monday with Tafida Gadzama, a member of the Sydney 2000 Olympics gold-winning 4x400m relay team was elected the first vice president.

Former African record holder in the triple jump and 1995 African Games champion Rosa Collins was elected the second vice president. The new board of the AFN will serve for the next four years (2021-2025). On Tuesday.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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7 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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