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NCF Set for 2025 AGM and Elections Next Week

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September 10, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the general public that its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes the election of new board members, has been scheduled for September 20, 2025, in Abuja. This process will be conducted in accordance with the approved NCF Constitution.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by the NCF’s Public Relations and Business Development Manager, Musa Ehizoje Bodie.

At the last Board Meeting held on August 23, 2025, in Lagos, the NCF Board approved the dates, guidelines, and timelines for the upcoming elections. In line with constitutional provisions, an independent electoral committee has been appointed and approved by the Board. This committee is responsible for overseeing the entire electoral process and announcing the results.

As is customary, the AGM will provide an opportunity for the General Assembly to review and evaluate the Federation’s activities over the past year and to strategize for the year ahead. Following the meeting, elections will be held for the positions of President, Vice President, and Zonal Representatives on the NCF Board.

Ahead of the AGM, elections for the Athletes’ Representative and Technical Representative will be conducted on September 19, 2025, also in Abuja.

In addition, representatives from other constituencies who have already concluded their elections—such as the National Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) and the Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation, Sports, and Dance (NAPHER-SD)—will form part of the Board and are eligible to vote during the AGM elections.

The NCF looks forward to a successful and transparent election process as it continues to strengthen the governance of cricket in Nigeria.

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“ This Award Gives Me Hope” Makanjuola Nureni Honoured for His Dedication to Nigerian Sports

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November 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Abuja-based football administrator and philanthropist, Makanjuola Nureni, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his outstanding support to sports journalism and his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The prestigious award was presented on Friday in Abuja during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Abuja, marking 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence across the nation.

Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, Makanjuola Nureni described the award as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to continue his lifelong commitment to youth and grassroots sports.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration to me and my supporters, and I believe it will encourage us to invest more in youth sports development in Nigeria,” he said.

He added that the recognition serves as a morale booster after decades of hard work and silent impact in the sports community.

“I feel happy and fulfilled because we have been doing this for decades, and many times, our efforts went unnoticed. But I thank God that SWAN recognized people like us,” Nureni expressed.

Makanjuola Nureni is the founder and owner of Water FC Academy, a renowned football institution based in Abuja that focuses on discovering, nurturing, and empowering young Nigerian talents.

Through Water FC, he has developed and sponsored numerous players who have gone on to represent Nigeria’s national teams and play professionally in clubs across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

His consistency, passion, and investment in the development of young athletes have made him a key figure in Nigerian grassroots football.

In presenting the award, SWAN commended Nureni’s unwavering dedication to the growth of sports and his continuous support for sports journalism and youth empowerment.

The association highlighted his decades-long service to football development and described him as a true partner in the promotion of excellence within Nigerian sports.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration brought together prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to honour individuals and organizations whose contributions have advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

Nureni’s recognition stands out as a testament to his vision, consistency, and commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening the foundation of Nigerian football.

With this honour, Makanjuola Nureni further cements his legacy as one of the foremost private contributors to sports growth and youth development in Nigeria.

His story continues to inspire a new generation of sports administrators and philanthropists dedicated to transforming Nigerian sports from the grassroots up.

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