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Golf : Oladapo, Francis Conferment Kitty Set For May 22

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4 years ago

May 19, 2021

No fewer than 100 golfers are expected to compete for honurs at the Conferment Kitty of the FCT Golf Association’s Chariman, Engr Oladapo Olaide Mohammmed (Olooye) and Engr Abdulai Adebayo Francis.

In a statement issued by SA Media to Engr. Oladapo Mr Olawale Ayeni on Wednesday in Abuja revealed that the Conferment Kitty which is parts of activities to celebrate Engr Oladapo and Engr Francis over the their election as fellow by the Nigerian Society of Engineers would take centre stage at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Saturday May 22, 2020.

The competition would see men, women and veterans battle at the IBB green course for the ultimate prizes.

While speaking ahead of the kitty, the FCT Golf Boss Oladapo, said that preparation to host a successful events are in top gear and also inline with COVID-19 protocols.

“The kitty is just to bring people together and compete among ourselves and to thank Allah for taking us this far, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic have kept most of us away from the golf course.

“We have mouthwatering prizes to be given to the winners in all the categories and also consolation prizes for best endeavors, so I encourage golfers to turn up in their number so we can have a good time where we will also dine and unwind after the kitty”.

“Also we are going to observe all the COVID-19 protocols strictly to ensure the safety of all the golfers and officials during the one day kitty” he concluded.

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“ This Award Gives Me Hope” Makanjuola Nureni Honoured for His Dedication to Nigerian Sports

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2 hours ago

November 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Abuja-based football administrator and philanthropist, Makanjuola Nureni, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his outstanding support to sports journalism and his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The prestigious award was presented on Friday in Abuja during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Abuja, marking 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence across the nation.

Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, Makanjuola Nureni described the award as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to continue his lifelong commitment to youth and grassroots sports.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration to me and my supporters, and I believe it will encourage us to invest more in youth sports development in Nigeria,” he said.

He added that the recognition serves as a morale booster after decades of hard work and silent impact in the sports community.

“I feel happy and fulfilled because we have been doing this for decades, and many times, our efforts went unnoticed. But I thank God that SWAN recognized people like us,” Nureni expressed.

Makanjuola Nureni is the founder and owner of Water FC Academy, a renowned football institution based in Abuja that focuses on discovering, nurturing, and empowering young Nigerian talents.

Through Water FC, he has developed and sponsored numerous players who have gone on to represent Nigeria’s national teams and play professionally in clubs across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

His consistency, passion, and investment in the development of young athletes have made him a key figure in Nigerian grassroots football.

In presenting the award, SWAN commended Nureni’s unwavering dedication to the growth of sports and his continuous support for sports journalism and youth empowerment.

The association highlighted his decades-long service to football development and described him as a true partner in the promotion of excellence within Nigerian sports.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration brought together prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to honour individuals and organizations whose contributions have advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

Nureni’s recognition stands out as a testament to his vision, consistency, and commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening the foundation of Nigerian football.

With this honour, Makanjuola Nureni further cements his legacy as one of the foremost private contributors to sports growth and youth development in Nigeria.

His story continues to inspire a new generation of sports administrators and philanthropists dedicated to transforming Nigerian sports from the grassroots up.

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