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NYG Project Manager Counters Reports on Poor Hostel Facilities with Evidence
The project officer for hostel accommodation at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games, NYG in Asaba, Delta State, Dr. Ademola Are has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the state of hostel accommodation at the games.
Dr Are while speaking to the media at the St. Patrick College venue of the rugby event of the games, said the shift in date of the competition affected the accommodation arrangement already finalized by the committee.
“During preparations, we were able to earmark Osadebe University, Infant Jesus, and Academy Technical College which are notable schools with a good environment, good facilities, and bunk beds that are expected to take care of over 5000 athletes and officials.
“However, due to the postponement of the Games most of these institutions had to call back their students, and as at the time the Games was going to take place they are already into their exams and we cannot drive them back home without finishing their exams. Because of this, the governor gave approval that we should just go ahead and make use of all the public schools available. Some of them have double bunks, some do not. So, we needed to make do with what we have pending when the accommodation initially penciled down can be available”
“We did all this and ensured that those that came in first were given priority, getting their necessary accommodation. Osadebe University was expected to take care of 2,500 Athletes and officials, Infant Jesus was expected to take care of 1500, and Technical College almost 200. This might not be adequate because of the shortages we envisaged due to the presence of the students in the schools.
“We need to look for alternatives, and these alternatives were not boarding schools, so we have to make arrangements, put in mobile toilets, and provide makeshift bathrooms to ensure that the children are adequately accommodated. As of today that I am talking to you, this has been done.
“The pictures that have been circulated were the ones taken at the earlier stage when we were still struggling to ensure that we house everybody,”
He went further by saying “there are no sports without the media but I would want our Media guys to fact-check before going to the press because as of today there is no such situation in any of our hostels’ he concluded.”
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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