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Nigeria’s Sporting Achievements Now Worth Celebrating – Agara
Joel Ajayi
President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, has emphasized the need to celebrate the significant strides made in Nigerian sports, particularly in the discipline of karate.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing 2025 African Karate Federation Championship in Abuja, Agara expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s role as host, as well as the country’s impressive performance at the continental event.
“It’s a moment of pride for every sports enthusiast, especially those involved in karate. Beyond the honour of hosting, we’ve made major strides in our performance.”
The championship, which has drawn athletes from over 34 African countries, has been widely applauded for its top-tier organization, world-class infrastructure, and warm hospitality—qualities.
Reflecting on Team Nigeria’s achievements, Agara noted the country’s significant improvement on past performances.
“Before now, our best outing at the African Championship yielded just one gold medal in the minus-60kg category.
“But this year, we’ve won one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. That’s a tremendous leap from what we recorded at the last championship in Egypt.”
He further revealed that Nigeria had qualified for two more finals and expressed hope for additional medals before the close of the tournament.
Agara also emphasized the broader impact of the event, noting the transformation in perception among first-time visitors to Nigeria.
“Many of the athletes came in unsure of what to expect, but they are leaving with a completely different view of Nigeria. From airport reception to hotel accommodation and the velodrome experience, they’ve seen that Nigeria is safe, hospitable, and highly accommodating,” he said.
The event also made history as Nigeria’s first time hosting the African Karate Championshipand with a record number of participating nations.
“This is the first time any edition of the championship has had over 30 countries in attendance. We have 34 countries here in Abuja, which is unprecedented,” Agara said, quoting the President of the African Karate Union.
He praised the standard of facilities and the overall atmosphere of the championship, adding that many have compared the event to a world-class tournament.
“This proves that Nigerian sports have evolved to a level worthy of national celebration,” he affirmed.
Agara concluded by appreciating the support of the local sports community, highlighting the selfless contributions of individuals and organizations.
“From those who brought water for the athletes to those who offered gifts to foreign participants, the sense of unity and hospitality has been overwhelming. This is the true Nigerian spirit, and we are proud to showcase it.”.
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Ex-NYSC Spokesperson Advises Corps Members to Uphold Patriotism and Play Active Roles in Developing the Nation
Joel Ajayi
Corps Members have been advised to be patriotic towards National building and also use the opportunities of NYSC service year to positively invest in their future.
The immediate past Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC, Chief Eddy Megwa, stated this during his motivational lecture to Corps Members at the Bauchi State Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State.
Addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members, Chief Megwa urged them to serve the nation with loyalty and strong sense of commitment, adding that, no nation grows without the selfless services of her citizens, he therefore urged them to rise up and make the desired change.
The Retired Director, urged the Corps Members to deliberately work towards building a great nation that would compete among the comity of nations, because, “if things are working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures”.
He discouraged the youths from irregular migration, describing it as a suicide mission, because of many risks associated with it, including avoidable deaths, jail terms among others, but equally advised them to follow the official travelling protocol if the need for foreign trip arises.
He also encouraged the Corps Members to strive for excellence in whatever they do, adding that they should leverage on the achievements of their predecessors.
“Do not put your names and your families’ names into disrepute by getting involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities. NYSC is not a safe haven for criminals”, he said.
The former image maker of NYSC described the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC as the panacea to graduate unemployment. He therefore advised the Corps Members to take advantage of the SAED programme by learning skills that would be useful and enable them become entrepreneurs.
He emphasized that the days of white collar jobs are over as the reality of today is self employment which is made possible by embracing Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship training.
The Public Relations guru advised the Corps Members Members to be security conscious as vigilance and self consciousness of their environment are key to personal safety.
Earlier, the NYSC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren appreciated the retired Director for the visit and his words of motivation to both camp officials and Corps Members.
The Coordinator described Chief Megwa as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.
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