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Oyo State Accepts To Host 14th BIPOGA 2024

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2 years ago

November 21, 2023

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, today 20th November 2023, received a high-powered delegation from the Inspector General of Police – IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph. D, NPM.

The delegation led by the Chairman of the Force Sports Planning Committee – AIG Lanre S. Bankole, psc, and accompanied by the Force Sports Officer – CP Patrick A. Atayero, MSc, MBA, psc, and the Commissioner of Police in charge of Oyo State – CP Adebola A. Hamzat, Ph.D, psc, FICMC, fdc, conveyed the deepest appreciation of the IGP and acceptance for the Pacesetter State to host the 14th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) 2024.

The Executive Governor warmly received the delegation at his office in the State Government House – Agodi G.R.A, Ibadan, and expressed his delight and readiness to host the BIPOGA, noting that the 14th edition will be the best ever in a long time to come.

It is worthy of note that this will be the 2nd time Oyo State will host the Prestigious Police Games, with the 1st time being the memorable 7th BIPOGA Oyo 98. This edition promises a record 35 Sporting

Events including the highly celebrated Combat Sports like Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and many more Intellectual and Physical Sports, most of which are competed for up to the Olympic Games.

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FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Congratulates Muslims on Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

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9 hours ago

June 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Football Association, (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, the Abegyi Bwaya of Bwari Chiefdom is felicitating with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha.
He congratulates brothers and sisters in Islam on the occasion, describing it as a time to reflect on the goodness of Almighty Allah.
“I want to congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters on this beautiful celebration.”
“We should once again be reminded that, the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his son. This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha means the festival of sacrifice.”
“This period and beyond we should be filled with acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah for His countless mercies upon us as individuals and a nation.”
Mouktar is further charging Muslims and non-muslims to always pray and work towards the growth and development of Nigeria as we navigate the challenging time.

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