Sports
Nigeria’s 64th Independence: Sports Icon Igoche Mark Calls for Shift in Perspective
Joel Ajayi
As Nigeria celebrated its 64th independence anniversary, renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Igoche Mark, emphasized the crucial role sports have played in shaping the country’s image since 1960.
Mark urged the Federal Government to prioritize sports, recognizing its potential beyond recreation to a viable business and career opportunity. He highlighted the achievements of Nigerian athletes on the global stage, showcasing the nation’s talent and potential.
“Sports have been Nigeria’s image marker since independence. Investing in sports and supporting athletes can enhance our reputation and create opportunities for youth,” Mark stated.
Mark’s vision for sports-driven positive change and development resonated with many. With his unwavering dedication to basketball, he hopes to inspire others to champion sports’ transformative power in Nigeria.
As Nigeria continues to celebrate its independence, Igoche Mark’s message serves as a call to action. By embracing sports as a driving force for positive change, Nigeria can unlock its full potential and inspire a brighter future.
Sports
Remain Calm, IBB International Golf Club Tells Members
It was an unusual scenario Saturday morning as the security agencies comprises of Police and DSS stormed the club, asking staff and members to vacate the club house and course.
While reacting to the incident, the release signed by Ibrahim Alhassan Babayo, the Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, described the incident as unfortunate and unexpected.
Ibrahim Babayo accused some minority members with vested interest who collaborated with some security men to seal the club in an attempt to disrupt the scheduled Extra-ordinary General Meeting of the Club.
The release urged everyone to remain calm, assured them that all necessary legal steps will be taken to ensure that the process of filing the Board of Trustees, BOT, vacancies is conducted correctly despite the attempts to derail the process.
The Captain said the club will not relent in its efforts to ensure fairness, transparency and due process prevail.
While assuring the members of continued support and trust, the statement asked the staff and members to await further instructions.
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