Basketball
Injured Basketball National team player Nkem Akaraiwe cries for Help
Injured First Bank And National team players Nkem Akaraiwe has cried out for help regarding her injury she sustained when she was on the National team duty.
The player who lamented the neglection she has suffered for over 6 months saying ” I am really saddened by the way the NBBF President Musa Kida has treated me, I sustained the injury playing for the federation in July and ever since I have not been attended to by the federation so you know how frustrating it us to serve your country and and to make it worse the Sport Minister Sunday Dare has approved money for my surgery but the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Olusade Adeshola has refused to give me the money to do the surgery in Dubai’
“The total surgery is in the region $20, 500 and i must appreciate Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for coming to my aid he has already given me 10,000$ when he heard I am from Delta State he just did that for me so I am grateful for his love for me’
Nkem who is emotionally disturbed said ‘we have made arrangements for my surgery more than 3 times and yet we keep cancelling the trip and I just hope I can do it now so I can get back to the game I love to play’ she concluded.
Basketball
Nigeria @ 65: Igoche Mark Pays Homage to Nigerian Athletes for Contributions
Joel Ajayi
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday October 1, Basketball Promoter and Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has commended the country’s athletes for their outstanding contributions.
In a heartfelt message, Mr. Mark praised active and retired athletes for consistently putting Nigeria on the global map through their dedication, hard work, and achievements. “Your dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only brought us pride but have also inspired a generation of Nigerians,” he stated.
The Sports Administrator urged the National Sports Commission to establish a platform to celebrate these athletes and recognize their invaluable contributions to Nigerian sports. He emphasized the need to honour their legacy and provide a framework for their continued involvement in sports after retirement.
To support athletes in transition, Mr. Mark recommended that “retirement plans be implemented to ensure a seamless transition into life after sports. This would enable athletes to plan for their future and maximize their post-athletic careers.”
Furthermore, he proposed a welfare package for retired athletes, including access to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment programs. “By doing so, we can show our appreciation for their service and ensure that they are taken care of,” Mr. Mark added.
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1, with the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” Mr. Mark’s sentiments echo the sentiments of many Nigerians who believe in the importance of recognizing and supporting the country’s athletes.
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