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Foundation Join Forces With Para-Soccer Federation Of Nigeria To Empower Physically Challenge Persons
Joel Ajayi
In its bid to put smiles on the faces of the physically challenged person in the country, a foundation of young Nigerians, known as Gabify foundation, has put smiles on the faces of many physically challenged persons in the federal capital territory by donating soccer items to better their life.
To this end, non-profit organization, Gabify Foundation has joined forces with the Para-Soccer Federation of Nigeria to empower physically challenged people through sports.
Speaking at the exhibition match among the People Living With Disabilities PLWD played at the Handball pitch inside Package B of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja which ended 5-2 in favour of Orange team, the Co-founder of Gabify Foundation Ifeanyi Ameobi, expressed that helping those with disability in their careers was the inspiration behind partnering with the federation.
“Encouraging those with disabilities to participate in sports was the major reason we partnered with the Federation. This is not the end, we are also looking at encouraging people with disability in other sports and it will be a continuous event.”
He however, advised the well-meaning Nigerians to always come to the need of the physically challenged people.
Also speaking, Gabify Foundation Co-founder Gabriel Okoloagu said the vision of the foundation to engage in sports and enjoy it.
According to him, I think with this exhibition Games, I am encouraged and pleased.
“Everyone can see the drive players have toward the para-soccer, I think this will encourage us to develop the sport the more.
“We are looking forward to develop not just para soccer but para sports in the country. We will go to the grassroots identify talents, develop them and market them abroad and make their life better through sports.”
“This kind of exhibition games will be from time to time this is just the first edition, we intend to incorporate the female team and we are going to do it other sport, we are just starting with para game, we are going to replicate it in all the para sport.”
In his remarks, the Vice-president of the Federation Coach Mansur Abdullahi, expressed gratitude for the kind gesture and urged other organizations to partner with the Para-Soccer Federation.
According to him, this indeed is encouraging and believe others will follow suit.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
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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