Sports
New NNPC Chairman Eng Musa Kida holds Strategic meeting with NSC for sustainable Sports Growth
Joel Ajayi
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC , Hon Bukola Olopade has expressed excitement over potential collaboration between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Limited and the Sports Commission.
The DG stated this after a fruitful strategic meeting held in his office when the newly appointed Chairman of the NNPC Limited, Eng Musa Kida paid him a working visit on Tuesday.
The DG said it is an exciting time for Nigerian Sports and the meeting with the new NNPC Chairman who is also the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation,NBBF, has further opened up better opportunities that will enhance the rapid growth of the Country’s Sports.
” We can’t be more proud in Sports that we have Eng Musa Kida occupying the position that he holds now and as someone who is very passionate about Nigerian Sports, we are already discussing areas of possible collaboration between the Country’s apex oil and gas institution and the NSC”.
” Mr President has given us a mandate to revamp Nigerian Sports and build an Ecosystem that has a thriving and sustainable Economy and I have no doubt that having Eng Kida as the new NNPC Limited Chairman, is another giant step to achieving our objectives”, he added.
The New NNPC Chairman also re-echoed the excitement of the DG, adding that the meeting was aimed at ensuring a sustainable Sports Growth under the Renewed hope mandate of the current administration.
” As the President of the NBBF, I have seen the various practical changes the current NSC leadership of Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon Bukola Olopade, have brought into the country’s Sports and basketball have been enjoying their support, therefore it’s very easy for the NNPC to key into what they are doing to get Nigerian Sports working again “.
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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