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NVBF president Musa Nimrod commends stakeholders after successful Div 1 & 2 League Phase 1
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has hailed stakeholders following the successful conclusion of the National Division 1 and 2 League Phase 1, held in Abuja.
Reflecting on the progress of volleyball in Nigeria, Nimrod highlighted the collective spirit that continues to drive the sport forward.
NVBF boss extended gratitude to the Chief of Defense Staff for collaborating with the federation in co-sponsoring the competition.
He said, “We are on the verge of making history together. In this journey, we are together, rising, learning, and growing together.
“It may not be smooth nor sweet, but the vision for volleyball excellence in all ramifications will always keep us moving towards attaining our goal and objective, which is Volleyball Excellence.”
Nimrod also applauded government agencies, organizations, state governments, security services, and private clubs who ensured participation by sending teams to Abuja.
“The various State Governments, Security Services, and Private Clubs that pull resources and send teams down to Abuja for the league are all well appreciated. This shows that we have people and institutions that believe in us,” he noted.
Looking ahead, the NVBF boss assured that lessons from Phase 1 would be used to improve the final phase of the league.
“As we look forward to the Final Phase, we pray that the Almighty God provides us with the ability and resources to entertain and accommodate all the teams in a better and more conducive atmosphere. The lapses and shortcomings will be looked into for a better league experience by God’s grace,” he stated.
Offering prayers for all participants, Nimrod added: “Our prayers are with you as you depart to your various destinations. We pray and hope for peace and divine safety to all. God bless you all.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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