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NCF/PwC Tourney a platform for nurturing future cricket stars in Nigeria
By Joel Ajayi
It was an array of talent discovery and unforgettable experiences for players and all stakeholders.
The 6th edition of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF)/PwC National Championship concluded in grand style at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, leaving behind a trail of talent discovery and unforgettable moments for players and stakeholders.
Despite notable improvements from other zones, the South-South male and female teams displayed sheer dominance throughout the competition, winning all their matches and ultimately clinching the championship titles.
This marks their sixth consecutive victory in the girls’ event and their fifth triumph in the boys’ category, reinforcing their stronghold on the prestigious tournament.
In the male category, the South-South team asserted their supremacy by defeating their South-West counterparts, while the South-East team secured third place.
Meanwhile, the South-South female team continued their dominance, successfully defending their title for the sixth consecutive time by overcoming the South-East team in the final.
Speaking after the event, the President of the NCF, Mr. Uyi Akpata, commended the sponsors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), for their continued support in advancing cricket development in Nigeria.
“For the Federation itself, there has been significant improvement in the tournament. When you look back over the past six years, you can see the remarkable growth in the quality of play. The standard has been elevated,” Akpata noted.
He further attributed part of the success to the inspiring performance of Nigeria’s Under-19 girls’ team in Malaysia, which has motivated young players across the country.
“This tournament is about holistic development, and we are beginning to witness a truly competitive spirit across all zones. I am really excited about what the future holds,” he added.
Also speaking, the representative of PwC, Mr. Tolu Adeleke, emphasized that the championship has successfully unearthed fresh talent capable of representing Nigeria on national and international platforms.
“Today’s final was the climax of an exciting tournament, especially the match between the South-South and South-West teams. There was a particular young boy who entered the game with immense focus and determination to support his team.
“Although his team didn’t win, the tournament is not just about victory—it’s about participation, passion, and growth. We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm displayed by these young players,” Adeleke remarked.
He expressed confidence that the championship has groomed many emerging talents who could soon feature in Nigeria’s Under-19 teams and eventually transition to the senior national squad.
With another successful edition concluded, the NCF/PwC National Championship continues to serve as a key platform for nurturing future cricket stars in Nigeria.
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CLTC DG Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Nurturing Innovative, Productive Nigerian Youth
By Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to raising young Nigerians who are productive, innovative, and imbued with patriotism, service, and integrity.
She gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message at the ongoing two-day Retreat on Presidential Priorities and Deliverables — 2025 Mid-Term Review, where she also commended the Ministry of Youth Development, led by Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for championing youth-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to Abiola, the retreat provides a unique opportunity to review and realign efforts to ensure that government policies and programmes translate into measurable impact in the lives of Nigerian youths.
“This retreat is both timely and strategic. It provides a platform to collectively review, align, and sharpen our focus on the priorities of Mr. President. More importantly, it allows us to deepen collaboration within the youth development sector to ensure that government policies deliver real change to our young people,” she said.
Highlighting the Centre’s achievements, Abiola disclosed that over 6,000 youths have been trained in value orientation and re-orientation in the just-concluded half-year period. She emphasized that the CLTC, with its long history of building citizenship values, leadership capacity, discipline, and volunteerism, remains steadfast in supporting the Ministry’s mandate and national priorities.
“We see ourselves as partners in this great task of nation-building. Our goal is to raise young Nigerians who are not only productive and innovative but also committed to the spirit of service, patriotism, and integrity,” she added.
Abiola urged stakeholders and participants at the retreat to bring forward actionable strategies that would strengthen coordination, eliminate bottlenecks, and accelerate delivery on presidential mandates.
She concluded by reaffirming CLTC’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry and other agencies to advance youth development across Nigeria.
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