Sports
I will use Community Journalism To Drive Awareness for Nigeria Cricket – Ambassador
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Cricket Federation’s (NCF) Brand Ambassador for Women’s Cricket, and renowned broadcaster, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has expressed her commitment to using her expertise in community journalism to raise awareness for the sport of cricket in Nigeria.
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a media engagement with stakeholders, she emphasized her determination to contribute towards increasing the visibility of cricket, particularly among women.
She stated:”When I look at women’s cricket in Nigeria, I see a bright future ahead.”On the global growth of women’s cricket, she added:
“If we begin to evaluate women’s cricket in countries like India, South Africa, and Australia, we see that they have succeeded due to strategic partnerships. As a brand ambassador, I will focus on fostering those partnerships and driving community development. This is where cricket can play a key role, and I will use my platform in community journalism to champion this cause.”
Also speaking at the event, NCF President Uyi Akpata highlighted the significant growth of Nigerian cricket over the past five years, particularly at the grassroots level. He attributed this success to the federation’s sustained efforts in developing the sport across the country, which has resulted in a steady increase in the number of cricketers nationwide.
Akpata also called on well-meaning Nigerians and corporate entities to support the federation’s initiatives.
He remarked:
“With just a fraction of the sponsorship that football receives, cricket could become Nigeria’s leading sport.”
Sports
Special Sports is an integral part of Mr President’s Renewed Hope Commitment to Nigerians-Olopade
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, says prioritising the plight of the Country’s Special Athletes is one of the integral commitments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, under the revamped Sports Commission.
The NSC DG stated this over the weekend when he attended the final of the first edition of the Elite Wheelchair Basketball Championship held at the National Stadium in Lagos.
The DG reiterated that every Sports will get its required attention from the National Sports Commission , stressing that the Mandate of Mr President is to ensure a sustainable Sports Economy is built by maximising the potential of every sport.
” I must state here that myself and the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko are totally committed to ensuring that you guys in wheelchair basketball, like every other para- sports, feel the impact of the renewed hope agenda of Mr President .
” This is why events of this nature , as small as it may appear , will always be appreciated and supported by the Commission.
” I am also very happy with the kind of giant strides we are witnessing with Wheelchair basketball and it has continued to grow over the years from where it was when I was the President”, he said.
The DG further hailed the organisers of the event saying, ” this is a very good one from Musibau and his wife, both who are captains of the Nigerian team, now playing in France . So for them to come back home to put this together shows how much the Sport has continued to grow in the Country”.
The Elite Wheelchair Basketball tournament saw Ogun State emerging winners after beating Oyo State in a highly entertaining final. Lagos State clinched the third place position after beating Kwara state in the third place match.
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