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Naija Ratels FC Boss, Bar. Paul Edeh Bags 2020 UN SDG Award.

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September 22, 2020

Renowned philanthropist and President of Nigeria Women Football League side, Naija Ratels FC, Barrister Paul Edeh have been honoured with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Ambassador Award.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire

According to a statement by UN International Day Of peace partners, Paul Edeh was recognised for the prestigious award because of his special way of impacting the youths positively and promoting peace and harmony in the country.

This year’s award ceremony came on the day the United Nations is celebrating it’s 75th anniversary which is themed ” Shaping peace together ” which reflects the reason the UN was formed.

Barrister Paul Edeh, an Abuja based legal luminary is well known for his selfless service to humanity and has put his name on the sands of time once again with the UN SDG Ambassador Award.

“From transforming the lives of many youths positively and promoting peace, to defending human rights, and using his legal abilities to connect with individuals on issues of equality, Barrister Paul Edeh continue to make invaluable contributions to his community and the world. The foundation recognises this and what his work brings concerning the goals enshrined in the UN.” Dr Dickson Akoh, the Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria said.

The Chairman of the event, Senator Phillip Aduda, who is Senator, representing the Federal Capital Territory and the minority whip of the Senate said ‘peace’ is a not a negotiable act, but a factor that is needed to bring development to the world.

“Peace is not a negotiable act, peace brings in gradual positive changes in society.

“In order for us to improve as a nation, we must embrace peace in all forms.

In his remarks, the representative of the African Union (AU), Dr Tunji John said the month of September is significant in the programme of the UN and AU and commended the organisers for using the programme to promote peace.

“This month September is an important month in the calendar of the AU.

“This event is a global one as the United Nations enjoined people to engage in a global conversation on how to tackle the greatest global challenges together.

“As a body, we stand by peace and ask everyone to live together in harmony and love. He concluded.

The annual SDG Ambassador Award honours individuals who have shown ‘extraordinary leadership’, played a major role in the promotion of peace and youth empowerment

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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities

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2 weeks ago

November 27, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.

The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.

In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.

The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.

He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.

“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.

“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”

The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.

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