Sports
NIS DG Wins Peace, Transparency Award
Joel Ajayi
In recognition of his sterling leadership qualities which he has brought to bear on the National Institute for Sports within just eight months in the saddle, Professor Olawale Moronkola has been awarded with the Transparency and Accountability Award by a nonpartisan group .
In the letter of award dated 13th April 2022 and signed by Comrade Ogheneyero Patrick of the Centre For Peace, Transparency and Accountability, Abuja he said the NIS DG was recognized for the firm, fair, transparent and credible way he has administered the Institute since he was appointed last year by President Muhammadu Buhari on the recommendation of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.
According to the letter, “We are a non-partisan, nonprofit and non-governmental organization with a focus on national development in an atmosphere of unity and consensus among all stakeholders. We recognize Nigerians who are working assiduously and patriotically to strengthen institutions to deliver public goods and services to the citizenry.”
He further said “The aim is to build a repository of role models and competent hands that can serve in higher offices, and to whom the younger generations can look up to in their career growth. Having diligently reviewed your career trajectory, we hereby wish to notify you of our unanimous resolution to capture your profile in our repository, while also presenting to you a totem of recognition”.
“In the capacity of a model public servant, your profile will be featured in our annual report and Hall of Fame.” Prof. Olawale Moronkola was given a certificate of award in DG’s office in NIS, Lagos.
In his response, Professor Olawale Moronkola said he was humbled by the recognition, which will spur him to do more in the service of the nation. He thanked the organization immensely for the honour.
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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