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Kingsley James Awodi Honored with Prestigious Sportsville Award

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2 years ago

April 4, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Renowned sports administrator and grassroots development advocate, Kingsley James Awodi, has been honored with the prestigious Sportsville Award at a grand ceremony held at Eko city , Lagos.

Awodi, the President of Kings FC, was accompanied by friends and loved ones who share in his vision for sports development. Expressing his joy and gratitude, he dedicated the award to God Almighty, his family, his father, and his mentor, Dr. Paul Enenche.

“I feel elated to have won this award. It shows that people recognize my hard work, and this will spur me to do more,” Awodi remarked. “A few years ago, I reflagged the MKO Abiola National Stadium under the ‘Adopt-A-Pitch Project.’ This award is a testament to the importance of grassroots development and giving back to society.”

As the founder of Kings Academy in Abuja, he has played a pivotal role in nurturing young talents and providing opportunities for aspiring footballers across Nigeria.

Awodi has also been an influential figure in Nigerian football administration, having been part of official government delegations under former Minister of Sports, Hon. Sunday Dare. His involvement saw him participate in sports pilgrimages to the Maldives and travel with the Nigerian delegation to Kigali, Rwanda, to support the national team.

Beyond football, Awodi’s humanitarian and sports development efforts have earned him numerous accolades and honorary awards, including:

Alliance of Women Ambassadors for Peace Development – Icon of Hope (2021)
National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria – Symbol of Peace/Greater Nigeria (2021)
North Central Youth Coalition – Icon of Greater Nigeria (2021)
West African Students Union (WASU) Nigeria Zone – Certificate of Honor (2021)
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) – NANS Icon of Hope (2021)
Arewa Youth Congress of Nigeria (AYCN) – Arewa National Excellence Award & Hasken Matassan Arewa (2021)
G4 Media International & Nigeria Medias – Award of Excellence for Best Humanitarian, Health & Social Intervention NGO (2022)
Rotary International – Ambassador & Partnership Award for Humanitarian, Peace & Conflict Resolution (2022)

For Awodi, awards and recognition are secondary to his true mission—empowering young athletes and driving Nigerian sports to greater heights.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 day ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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