Sports
MINISTER OF SPORTS JOHN ENOH; ADVISES THAT SPORTS BE USED FOR SOCIAL COHESION IN SOCIETAL REFORM
The Hon. Minister of Sports Development Sen. John Enoh has commended the two-day work workshop on sports-based intervention in a prison setting organized by the United Nations titled; Drug and Crime for Nigerai Correctional Services in mates and the public.
Represented by one of the Deputy Mr. Bamiduro Olumide, the Minister said that the workshop no doubt provided an avenue for discussion on ways of strengthening and providing a better enhancement for capacity delivery of the Nigeria Correctional Services and her in-mates.
Speaking as a Special Guest of Honour at the event, he re-emphasized the need to use Sporting activities to rehabilitate extremists associated with crimes, and also, reintegrate into benefitting areas that will change their mindsets to positive thinking.
Sen. Enoh acknowledged that sports indeed is one of the major tools that can provide readily enablement that can engage every person especially the youth irrespective of, sex, religion, and tribe in the society. “I am particularly delighted to associate with this event, which has the capacity and ability to recognize potential sports persons and which highlights a major ingredient and tool for Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts”.
According to him, sports-based programmes and activities are now modern and effective empowerment globally that unites togetherness, for both Peaceful mission and career progression of youths. While commending the Government of Germany for organizing the reawaken program through the United Nations in Nigeria, Sen. Enoh assured them of the Federal Government’s interest in welcoming ideas and business that will promote the bilateral relationships.
Present at the workshop to deliver a paper and who also doubles as the consultant is the for Director General of the default National Sports Commission, Mallam Yakmut Al-Hassan. Some of the critical papers delivered include; Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice ( UNODC office Vienna) and Prison and Penal Reform(UNODC office Nigeria).
Felicia Mammah Nwokorie.
Chief Inform. Officer
13 /10/23
Sports
Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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