Sports
Nasarawa Sports Commissioner, Secretary Leads Football Stakeholders To Encourage Lobi Stars At Training
Joel Ajayi
..Assure total support ahead of Abia Warriors Clash
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon Jafaru Ango accompanied by his Permanent Secretary, Barr. Isaac Danladi today (Thursday) led a delegation of football stakeholders in the state to encourage Lobi Stars Football Club during the team’s training session at Lafia Township Stadium.
During the visit, Hon. Ango said, they were at the stadium to show love to the club and to assure them that, they were behind them as they play their home games in Lafia, maintaining that, the entire team should take the environment as their home.
Team Captain, Daniel Atsaka while responding on behalf of Lobi Stars thanked the Youth and Sports Development Commissioner and his team for their unwavering support since adopting Lafia as their home ground, adding that, The Pride of Benue won’t take the hospitality for granted.
The shot-stopper thanked the Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Chairman of Lobi Stars, Barr. Sam Ode and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the club, Dominic Iorfa for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the welfare of the club remains their priority.
The Commissioner was accompanied on the visit by the Permanent, Isaac Danladi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Sports Hon Shaibu Sani, Director of Administration and Supply, Mustapha Sani, Director of Sports Mr Lawrence Shammah, Director of Finance and Administration Yakubu Abdul Balarebe amongst others.
Lobi Stars will host Abia Warriors on matchday 4 on Saturday in the ongoing NPFL 2023/2024 season.
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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