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NVPL: Nimrod Applauds Customs CG, Promises A Greater 2025 For Volleyball
NVPL: Nimrod Thumbs Customs CGC, Promises A Greater 2025 For Volleyball
Joel Ajayi
The President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod, weekend showered a great encomium on the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, who lifted the faces of volleyball game in the country through the sponsoring of the 2023 Volleyball Premier League.
The 2024 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League came to a thrilling conclusion in Abuja where Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) emerged as champions in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively.
Speaking after the presentation on Saturday in Abuja, an excited NVF president Nimrod, thanked CGC for his immense contribution toward the growth of the game in the country.
According to him, first I want to thank the CGC for coming to our aid.
“What we are saying is that we believe in public-private partnership, this is a working relationship with collaboration, it has been very good, and CG taking quite a lot of the responsibility.
“We also have our own responsibility, and we appreciate it, because that has turned things in the right direction, you can see that nobody could believe that we can play competitive games on the doubles court.
“We are happy, and I want to tell Nigerians that 2025 is going to be great, because we just finished our Congress today, and a lot of our program have been given to us by the Congress, so I know that 2025 is going to be great in the general volleyball history, even in Africa, something good is coming to Africa.
“I want to show you that our two international coaches in a Beach Volleyball have accepted to come to Nigeria for 12 months, yes, we are very grateful to FIVB and CAVB, So, it’s going to be lot next year, I want to see African Championship in Nigeria, when we get the approval, we will announce it to you.
“Let me tell you, when we came on board, I told you, I want to give football a run, yes, because in those days, 70s and early 80s, it was football and volleyball, and we are back, because you can see the crowd, it’s fantastic, so I think we have come.”
He however pledged that, federation, we will not stop in our effort toward promotion of grassroots development: “It’s one of our keys, now it’s surprising, even the president of this country believes in grassroots development.
“Once again, I want to thank CG for sponsoring our premier League. I believe that there is going to be continuity, as I said, watch out for 2025. it’s not only, primarily, but something great is coming.” He vowed.
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AACT 2026: Babagirei-Ahmad Assures Visitors of Smooth Visa Processing, Warm Welcome
By Joel Ajayi
With nine days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Chairperson of the Visa, Airport Reception and Protocol Committee, Zulaiha Babagirei-Ahmad, has assured participating countries and other visitors of smooth visa processing and a warm reception ahead of the continental women’s golf championship.
Babagirei-Ahmad said preparations were progressing smoothly, with her committee working closely with relevant agencies and stakeholders to ensure a seamless arrival experience for golfers, team officials and other delegates expected in Nigeria.
She noted that the committee was committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere and efficient protocol services that would make the stay of visitors memorable while showcasing Nigeria’s renowned hospitality
With about 30 African countries expected to participate in the championship, the committee is coordinating visa arrangements, airport reception and other logistical requirements to facilitate the arrival and movement of international guests.
According to her, the objective goes beyond ensuring smooth entry into the country, as the committee is determined to make every visitor feel welcome from the moment they arrive in Abuja.
She added that the championship offers Nigeria an opportunity to strengthen relationships among African nations, promote unity through sport and showcase the country’s capacity to host major international sporting events.
The 2026 edition will be the third time Nigeria has hosted the All Africa Challenge Trophy, following the 1996 championship at Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos and the 2010 edition at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
The tournament is scheduled to hold from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, under the slogan, “Uniting Africa Through the Greens.”
With preparations entering the final stretch, Babagirei-Ahmad expressed confidence that the committee would deliver efficient visa coordination, effective airport reception and quality protocol services to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.
As the countdown continues, Nigeria is preparing to welcome Africa’s golfing community to Abuja for a championship expected to celebrate sporting excellence, friendship and continental unity.
9 DAYS TO GO!
AACT 2026: UNITING AFRICA THROUGH THE GREENS.
AFRICA IS COMING TO ABUJA!
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