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NIS Confers Fellowship on Lalong, Soname, 4 Others

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2 years 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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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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7 mins ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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