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NNL Chairman, Aluo Dedicates Imo SWAN Award to NFF President

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4 months ago

November 8, 2024

The changes made by the Nigeria National League Board would not have been possible without the support of the President of the NFF Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.

Speaking after receiving a letter from the Imo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria notifying him of the award of the best Sports Administrator, Aluo said all the modest achievements of past season would not have been possible without the support of the President of NFF.

“Everything we achieved last season was due to collective resolve on the part of the board to get things right and the immense support from the President of the NFF Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.

He not only encouraged and supported all our reforms, but always insisted that the right thing must be done in the best interest of the league. I therefore dedicate this award to Alhaji Gusau for lending us support through all the challenges associated with Nigerian football…His support spured us to take the right decisions and stand by them.”

The award will be confered on Aluo at the Rockville Hotel, Owerri, Imo State during the grand finale of the Imo State Press week on November 16.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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44 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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