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NFF President To Declare Open First NPFL Board, Staff Retreat

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3 years ago

November 28, 2023

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau will on Wednesday declare the first-ever retreat of the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Sandralia Hotel in Abuja.

The retreat which is being held to review the operations of the NPFL in the last year and develop strategies for improvement, is the first such development study event to be held in the history of professional football administration in the country.

Secretary of the NPFL Board, Danladi Ibrahim in a circular listed the agenda to have the NFF President declare the retreat open after a keynote address by the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye.

The NPFL Head of Operations, Prince Davidson Owumi will be presenting the first paper covering a review

of past performance by offering an assessment of the previous season’s performance, analyzing achievements and areas for improvement.

The retreat will amongst other set objectives develop a strategic plan that will define the NPFL’s long-term goals and objectives and discuss ways and means for achieving them.

It will also develop the NPFL standard operational structures and organogram to be presented by the Board

Secretary.

Other subjects of interest would cover the NPFL finances dwelling on budgeting and resource allocation, Marketing and Promotion, exploring

ways to enhance the league’s commercial value and promotional strategies.

“No business can survive the tough market without developing commercial and work strategies to attract investors which in our industry are Sponsors and Partners”, Elegbeleye said on the idea behind the retreat.

He also noted that “it is important that the Board, Management, and Staff hold such a session to synergize the vision of the Board and the operations of the staff. We may not achieve a sync if the Board does not share its vision with the staff who are the ones to interpret and implement strategies to translate the vision to tangibles”.

Feelers from the office indicate that the staff is excited about this first opportunity to interact with the Board in an atmosphere of knowledge sharing.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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1 hour ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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