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NVBF boss felicitates with Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare at 54

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5 years ago

May 30, 2020

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The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has congratulated Sports Minister, Sunday Dare on the occassion of his 54th birthday, describing him as a change agent in Nigeria sporting industry.

In a goodwill message, Musa Nimrod described the Sports Minister as a dedicated leader who is an inspiration to sports men and women across different generations.

The message said: “I felicitate with you, your family, and the entire sports industry on the occasion of your 54th birthday.

“You are a great patriot; an exemplary leader who has contributed so much to Nigeria’s sports in less than one year you resumed office.

“Within the last two months of the COVID – 19 Pandemic, you have positively impacted into the lives of active athletes and ex internationals who have laboured for the country, not allowing their labours to be in vain according to the nation’s anthem.

“As an Elder Statesman, you are an ambassador of peace, truth, and justice. Even at old age, you have continued to be an inspiration to Nigerians of different generations.

Nimrod said, “During the COVID-19 lockdown, you have charted ways on how sports in country will recover and also putting the National Sports Festival as top priority.

“The Nigeria Volleyball Federation will continue to celebrate you as the pride of sports industry who has contributed so much towards not only bringing genuine investors to the sector, but also building confidence among sports federations”.

“I join your family and numerous well wishers to pray for a longer life and wish you more productive years as you continue to strive for a more prosperous Nigeria.”

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First Lady, Remi Tinubu Declares African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship Open Today

Published

12 hours ago

April 2, 2025

The Gleamer

…As 16 Clubs Set for Action

By Joel Ajayi

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, will declare open the much-awaited 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship (AWVCC25) today, Thursday, in the Federal Capital Territory. Sixteen clubs from across the continent will compete for top honors in the prestigious tournament.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had earlier announced that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, would serve as the Grand Patron of the championship.

First Lady will be present at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to officially declare the tournament open.

Excitement is building in Abuja as preparations reach their final stage. A technical meeting was held on Wednesday night, during which organizers reaffirmed their readiness to host a successful tournament.

Hosted by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the championship will run from April 1st to April 14th at the multipurpose sports hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

The event promises to be a showcase of top-tier volleyball talent from across the continent.

while giving hint on the event, Sports Secretary Nigeria Customs Samuel Onikeku at the Technical Meeting on Wednesday said that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be at stadium to declared the event open

As 15 Volleyball academies will be on ground to watch the teams

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