Sports
Infrastructure, enabling environment will bring Sports Development, Sarkin Karshi, Lulu charges Government, others
Joel Ajayi
The Sarkin Karshi, HRH, Alhaji Mohammed Ismaila, MFR has charged the Federal and State governments including public and private sector organisations to show commitment in the provision of infrastructure for the development of sports in Nigeria.
The Royal father gave this charge during the grand reception organized in honour of the FOSLA Academy team that represented Nigeria at the World School Football Championship that held in Rabat, Morocco from July 22 to 31, 2023. He was particularly elated that a School located in his community represented Nigeria at the global level.
He said that the performance of FOSLA Academy boys at the global event is an attestation to the fact that talents exist in Nigeria and it becomes necessary for the relevant bodies to ensure that adequate enabling environment in form of infrastructure is provided to encourage the teeming youths in the nook and crannies of Nigeria.
Alhaji Mohammed Ismaila MFR, commended the Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi for his great vision through the establishment of the Academy particularly in Karshi. He added that the people of Karshi appreciates this gesture and that they will continue do their in rendering their support to him and the Academy.
Also speaking at the grand reception, the Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi expressed appreciation to Almighty God for divine direction.
He also thanked all and sundry particularly the Sarkin Karshi who is currently the Chairman of the Board of FOSLA Academy for his commitment to the project without which the achievement made so far would not be realized. He also called the government and others to provide the necessary enabling environment through legislation and adequate funding of sports so as to ensure rapid growth and sustainable sports development in Nigeria.
The players were later introduced to the Sarkin Karshi and were also presented to a cheering crowd.
The Management of FOSLA Academy later hosted the players and officials to a luncheon and reception in the School premises.
FOSLA Academy could not make it to the quarter finals of the 2023 edition of the World School Football Championship in Rabat, Morocco but were among the 16 qualifying Nations for the 2024 edition of the competition in China. In addition, the performance of the Nigeria representatives earned Nigeria a second slot in the championship.
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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