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Oyo Deputy Governor, Others, lined Up For Good Governance Awards
By Akeem Busari
As the whole country eagerly look forward to the 2023 General Elections, 12 prominent Nigerians have been lined up for recognition at the maiden of the Good Governance Awards, slated to hold October 1-3, 2022, at the refurbished famous Olubadan Stadium Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Deputy Governor Of Oyo State Barrister Bayo Lawal is expected to lead others including Engr. Dotun Sanusi, the owner of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resorts, Barrister Rotimi Alli, Ibadan City Polytechnic, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote, Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan, Olufemi Ajao, Hon. Oyebayo Rawlings, Barr. Jubril Olanrewanju and Princess Arewa Folashade Adeyemi to receive the prestigious awards.
The 3-day programme with the auspicious theme; ‘Play Football For Good Governance’, which is powered by Aroka Media Network and Kayode Idowu, fondly called ‘Skilla’, would start with the awards ceremony on the 1st October, and followed by two days of top class football matches involving Ijesha Golden Warriors, Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ilaji FC and Housing Corporation FC.
Speaking on the event, veteran sports journalist, Ayo Ademokoya, explained that the programme is ostensibly aimed at further propagating importance of sports, particularly, football in a democracy and its intent on the delivery of its dividends to the people.
” The powers and reach of sports, especially football, is unquantifiable. It has no stratification, no gender, no religion, no politics, even education, financial or economic affluence does stop football to bring every cadre together.
“Its a strong unifier of human species, therefore, if properly utilised, it can be used to preach the messages of peace, hope and diplomacy.
“And we have diligently chosen a capable and renowned Nigerian, Barrister Jubril Olanrewanju as the guest speaker at the seminar to deliver the paper titled ‘IMPACT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SPORTS DIPLOMACY ON OUR SOCIETY’.”
He added conclusively that the 3-day programme, which is the first of several other events planned by his outfit, would help reshape and change the narratives of Nigerian sports, as well as, encourage well placed individuals and corporate organisations to use sports, as a tool of national rebirth and development.
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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.
In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.
“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.
The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.
The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.
Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.
Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.
She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.
“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.
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