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

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4 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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Ministry of Sports unveils partnership with Yanga Games

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7 hours ago

April 19, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Towards creating a new dawn for Nigerian Sports, the Federal Ministry of Sports has signed a landmark agreement with top lottery company Yanga Games to raise the revenue profile of the Ministry and ensure a new deal for the welfare of athletes.

Speaking during the unveiling of the partnership between the Ministry and Yanga Games in Lagos on Friday, Chairman/CEO of Yanga Games Mr Derrick David Kentebe said “We are so super excited by this opportunity to work with the Ministry of Sports Development to change the narrative about Sports in the country. We see an opportunity for marketing our athletes and sports generally. We shall avail ourselves of the best use of this unique and special partnership. We shall pursue this mandate with vigor, passion, and unrivaled commitment to bring benefits to all the critical stakeholders.

The agreement according to Kentebe will provide support for retired athletes, enhance grassroots sports Development, and advance the potential of special athletes.a

He assured that ” Yanga Games can raise funds on behalf of the Ministry of Sports for athletes’ Development, endorsement, and sponsorship deals for athletes”.

Minister of Sports Senator John Owan Enoh assured that the Ministry has total and absolute confidence in YangaGames to deliver on the given mandate.

“Gone are the era when we depended solely on the government to fund sports development. We are partnering with YangaGames to bring maximum benefits to the athletes and all critical stakeholders. We shall give institutional encouragement and support to the Management of Yanga Games to succeed in this onerous task of rebuilding our sports sub-sector.”

Kentebe said ” We shall raise about 34 Billion in the next four years to assist athletes and improve sports in the country. We shall help to develop grassroots sports and sustain youth involvement through raffle draws, fund raisers, and other avenues.

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