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FG Urges Corporate Bodies To Key Into Sports Development Policies

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2 years ago

March 24, 2023

The Federal Government has called on individuals, corporate and private organisations to key into its sports development policies with a view to ensuring the actualization of sports as a business in Nigeria.

The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare, made the call yesterday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja during the Handing Over ceremony of a Training Pitch to Afrikings Homes Limited.

He stated that the programme is a fall out of the Adopt-a-Pitch initiative of the present administration, aimed at improving the welfare of athletes even as they prepare for the 2024 Olympics and Common Wealth Games.

Dare explained that the initiative has, amongst others, led to the renovation of the Abuja and Lagos National Stadia as well as other mini Stadia across the country.
*”What we are doing is in line with the Adopt an Athlete Initiative, in which we are creating a funding pathway for the athletes.

The initiative, which started as Adopt a Stadium, has seen the renovation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja; National Stadium Surulere and other mini Stadia across the country which will be ready soon”* he said.

The Minister stated further that the Ministry has already kick started the implementation of the National Sports Industry Policy, which will leverage on the private sector, National Development Plan 2021-2025 whereby individuals and corporate Organisations will be partnered based on 70% private and 30% government sector funding.

For the successful realization of this policy, Dare added, “the Ministry will soon be hosting the first edition of the Sports Expo and Exhibition Programme so as to avail individuals, private and corporate organisations as well as other stakeholders with up-to-date information to enable them key-in appropriately into their areas of interest”.

Dare who commended Afrikings Homes Limited for coming out to adopt the Training Pitch, expressed optimism that the move will stir more corporate bodies to key into the Adopt Initiative.

Speaking earlier, the Chief Executive Officer, Afrikings Homes Limited, Mr. Kingsley James Awodi said that his Organisation saw the effort of the present administration in the development of sports and decided to partner with government with a view to providing wider opportunity for our teeming youth to explore their sporting talents.

“We saw the effort government is making in the development of Sports through its adopt initiative policies in the country and decided to partner with the Ministry to further drive the opportunities provided by government for our teeming youth to excel in sports.”

He added that his organisation is adopting one training pitch, which will be ready in 6 to 8 weeks and will be maintained for 2 years.

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Korean Ambasador Thumbs NTF, Pledges More Support

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14 hours ago

October 21, 2024

The Gleamer

..As Africa Teakwondo Union upgrade Korean Ambassador’s tourney to G1 ranking tournament
Joel Ajayi

The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency KIM Pankyu, has thumbed the level of growth and development in the game of teakwoodo across Nigeria as he pledged more supports to the federation to enable more growth.

He gave this assurance weekend in Abuja at the just concluded 12th edition of Korean Ambassador’s Cup Teakwondo Tournament where over 200 teakwondo player competed for honour.

According to him, as you know, Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art loved by many people around the world. Not only does Taekwondo enhance your physical strength, it also disciplines your mind and soul.

“Taekwondo encourages competition, but at the same time teaches us fairness and respect. These aspects helped Taekwondo become a global sport. And now, thanks to people, I am proud to see the popularity of Taekwondo grow in Nigeria.

“The Ambassador’s Championship is part of our efforts to promote Taekwondo in Nigeria. It also aims to help Nigerian athletes to improve their skills so that they can compete on the global stage.”

And we will continuing supporting Nigeria to a stage where Nigeria will win gold medal in the game at Olympic or any world stage.

In his address, the President of NTF said that, the tournament creating a platform fforall our athletes to showcase their skills and passion for this beautiful martial art.

“I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the coaches and officials who have devoted their time and expertise to support our athletes. Your hard work behind the scenes has been instrumental in making this championship a resounding success. It is your commitment that nurtures the talent of our athletes, shaping them into the champions of tomorrow.

“I am filled with optimism about the future of Taekwondo in Nigeria. Together, we will continue to work diligently to improve our training programs, expand our reach, and develop more young athletes. I envision a Nigeria where Taekwondo thrives at all levels, from grassroots programs to international competitions.”

He thanked all sponsors and partners whose generous contributions have contributed to the success of 12th Korean Ambassador Cup.In his remarked, the President Africa Teakwondo Union, Mr Ide Issaka, who was happy with level of progress in Nigeria announced that African union has decided to upgrade Korean Ambassador Taekwondo Cup Championship that has been existing in the last twelve years to the G1 ranking tournament in Africa where other Africa country will participating.

President who was represented by his vice president; chief Jonathan Nnaji the Africa Union is happy about the progress of the Taekwondo in the country expressed that, Taekwondo union, Africa Taekwondo union will continue to support the Taekwondo federation.

“It’s worthy of note that the Korean Ambassador has been sustaining the sponsorship for all these years. This to a very high essence, which has helped in no small measure in making Nigeria and Africa great. Also, the world at large.”

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