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Minister, Atheletics World Pay Tributes to Adu

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5 years ago

May 11, 2020

Minister, Atheletics World Pay Tributes to Adu

Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr. Sunday Dare has expressed deep shock over the death of athletics coach Adu Uruemu, describing it as a huge loss to Nigeria and the atheletics family.

According to Dare, “I received the news of the death of Adu with great shock and pain. He was so committed to the development of notable athletes and his death has left a big vacuum that would be difficult to fill. My condolences goes to his family and daughter. May his soul rest in peace”.

In her tribute, Mrs Maria Worphil said his death is very sad and a huge loss to athletics.”Adu’s death is very sad, but we cannot question God. He was such a dedicated, reliable and organized coach. He was also a gentleman. We shall miss him, but God knows best.

Mary Onyali described him as a grassroot coach who was responsible for the discovery of so many talents like U.S based Ruth Usoro. “His death is a big setback for athletics because he was such a loyal and trustworthy person. I am personally saddened by his death because he was so dedicated to athletics.”

Secretary General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Niyi Beyioku said, “Sad and unfortunate for athletics. He was such an influencial coach among the athletes. May God grant him eternal rest.”

Leonie Etong from Cameroun said ” We have lost a gem. May God Almighty grant him eternal rest and be with the family he left behind.”

Cassien Ntahimpera from Burundi said, “Adu, our friend just left us. It is really sad. He was a dynamic, courageous and organized man. On behalf of the Association of Burudian Veteran Athletes, and AFM in particular, we offer our sincere condolences to the family.”

Before his death, Adu was the Head Coach of the Arena Athletics Academy , Chairman of the Africa Masters Athletics. He had also worked as a coach with the Plateau State Sports Council.
He was born on 3rd August 1965.

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CSO Salutes Trump

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2 weeks ago

January 20, 2025

The Gleamer

A Civil Society Organization (CSO) under the aegis of Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC) has congratulated President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America.

Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the CSO said this in an interview with the Newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

He expressed optimism over improvement on not just American economy but global economy with the inauguration of Trump.

“This is a man with greater vision of making environment around him great.

“In less than few hours of his inauguration, TikTok is back into existence, this shows how he is going to revive the world economy,” he said.

The ILDC boss who reiterated his confidence in Trump’s Presidency, described him as a man of clues and ideas to drive a stable America and the world at large.

He lauded Trump’s collaboration with global entrepreneurs like Elon Musk in an effort to revitalize America’s economy.

According to him, men and women of ideas flock together, they work together for better society and this is what Trump is doing.

Recall that Donald Trump became the 47th President of the U.S by polling 312 electoral votes Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226 votes in Nov, 2024.

Following the oath of office, Trump will address the nation before he is expected to parade across town to the White House and attend three inaugural balls in the evening

About 200,000 supporters are expected to visit the city to mark the presidential transfer of power.

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