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NIS Confers Fellowship on Lalong, Soname, 4 Others

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4 months ago

January 28, 2025

As part of activities to mark the 9th convocation ceremony and to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the National Institute for sports Lagos, 6 eminent Nigerians including the pioneer Principal are to be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute.

According to the Director-General National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola the recipients are: former Plateau State Governor Senator Simon Bako Lalong, President General of Nigerian football and other sports supporters Club Dr Rafiu Ladipo , veteran broadcaster Dr Danladi Nasir Bako, business mogul Honourable Kunle Soname, Airpeace Chairman Barrister Allen Onyema, Special Sports Olympics Gold medalist Ms Lucy Ejike and Late Principal of the NIS Dr Awoture Eleyae.

They will be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute on 30th January , 2025 at the convocation ceremony and 50 years anniversary celebration of the Institute at the Gymnasium Hall in Lagos.

The awardees are being honoured for their contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria over the years.

Apart from the awards, other events lined up include the pre- convocation lecture, 9th special convocation, 50th year anniversary lecture and alumni dinner/ Awards night.

While the pre convocation lecture is to be delivered by Lagos State University Don Professor Abiodun Moronfolu, Broadcast icon Dr John Momoh will be the Chairman of the 50th year anniversary lecture.

There will be awards of certificates to graduands and special recognitions to oustanding students.

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FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Congratulates Muslims on Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

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18 hours ago

June 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Football Association, (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, the Abegyi Bwaya of Bwari Chiefdom is felicitating with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha.
He congratulates brothers and sisters in Islam on the occasion, describing it as a time to reflect on the goodness of Almighty Allah.
“I want to congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters on this beautiful celebration.”
“We should once again be reminded that, the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his son. This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha means the festival of sacrifice.”
“This period and beyond we should be filled with acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah for His countless mercies upon us as individuals and a nation.”
Mouktar is further charging Muslims and non-muslims to always pray and work towards the growth and development of Nigeria as we navigate the challenging time.

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