Sports
Hon Famous Daunemigha targets South South as volleyball
Hon Famous Daunemigha has restated his commitment to the development of volleyball in the South South Region of Nigeria on Friday.
Hon Daunemigha told newsmen that he will sustain investment in volleyball to restore the region lost glory and place it as a volleyball hub in Nigeria.
He said, “Development of the volleyball is one of the major thematic pillars in the South South Region. As we speak, I have committed huge financial resources not only in the youths but also in volleyball in order to reposition and strengthen the game.
“We are committed to restoring the region’s lost glory in volleyball. Our determination to make the South South participate in the top league in the country. As far as I am concerned, it is a mission that I have resolved to actualise.”
Daunemigha said more grassroots program for indoor and beach volleyball event will be organized yearly in order to meaningful engage the youths in the region
said through government’s right policies in the sports sector and private sector support, the state would generate employment for its youths and create sustainable livelihoods for the people.
He concluded that the fortunes of volleyball in the region is dwindling because of volleyball virtually don’t exist again in some schools, poor facilities and infrastructure as well as lack of interest from individuals.
He promised to continue to invest in sports and human development to better the lives of children and athletes in the South South.
Sports
LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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